Question: Cortical Thinning - Kidney Disorders Message Board

swinner · 02-15-2007, 04:00 PM

Hello,

Does anyone know what this statment means, "diffuse cortical thinning of the right kidney... the kidney demonstrates a thin renal cortex"?

It is from ultrasound results that has resulted in a referral to a urologist and a more in-depth ultrasound. I couldn't get in for a couple months though and the waiting is the hardest part! Searched the internet but not really understanding what it means for the cortex to be "thinning."

Thanks for your help!

duzford · 02-16-2007, 12:19 PM

Ironically this renal cortex thinning was just quoted on my last CT as well so I would be curious as to what you find out.

Good luck ---- 2 both of us!

swinner · 02-16-2007, 01:24 PM

Do you have a follow-up appointment scheduled? It's just the worst having to wait so long to get back in! I had constant bladder & kidney infections when I was young - up until about age 8 at which time they did a surgery to widen either the urethra or ureter - so long ago I can't remember and neither can my parents! Anyway, I'm wondering if whatever this is could be related to the issues I had as a child. Thanks & good luck to you too! Let me know if you find anything out!

duzford · 02-16-2007, 02:09 PM

I do not have a follow up as of yet - My doc is on vacation but as soon as he comes back I am on the top of the priority list to get in (due to other results on the CT). I could see his cover but I can't stand him so will wait on that one.

kalbic · 01-09-2008, 05:01 AM

Cortical thinning usually means renal failure. When the cortex of the kidney begins to thin that usually results in kidney function decreasing. You may find that you have a elevated BUN and CRE when a chem 7 blood panel is drawn.