I had an ultrasound this morning because of bilat flank pain. The findings are bilat medullary sponge kidney diseasebilat renal cortical thinning with no massesI have not seen or talked to my dr yet and I do not understand what these diagnoses , I experience significant flank pain everyday Please advise
Hello Thanks for writing to ChatDoctorAccording to the reports you are suffering from bilateral medullary sponge kidney disease which is causing thinning of renal cortex. Medullary Sponge Kidney is a congenital disorder of the kidneys characterized by cystic dilatation of the collecting tubules. Patients are at increased risk for kidney stones and urinary tract infection. Asymptomatic patient doesn't require aggressive treatment. Treatment for Medullary Sponge Kidney focuses on curing Otis, removing kidney stones and preventing recurrent infections and stones. Hope I have answered your query. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.