Cortical Thinning In Kidneys - My Mother Recently Underwent

Cortical thinning in kidneys

Asked for Female, 60 Years

My mother recently underwent surgery for diverticulitis.We saw her CT scan reports there is mild cortical thinning in kidneys and mild stranding of adjacent perinephric fat in the kidneys .what does that mean ?

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Dr. Sony Mehta

Urologist 11 yrs exp Mumbai

Rule out obstruction, visit nearest urologist

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