I'm 30 weeks now and the doctors say he'll be fine, I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this (God forbid) or if you know anything about it.
2007-08-09 07:45:59 · 4 answers · asked by Darling 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I have not experienced it but can tell you a little about it. Multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) is due to the kidney not forming properly during fetal development. The kidney usually resembles a bunch of grapes. Fortunately, this usually only happens to one kidney. The reason I say fortunately is because the affected kidney will never function and nothing can be done to change that.
The good news is that our wonderful bodies provide us with two kidneys and one kidney is fully capable of handling the functions of two kidneys. This is why the doctor told you that your precious baby will be fine....the normal, healthy kidney will compensate for the cystic kidney.
For more good news, the prognosis for your baby is good! It is extremely rare for there to be any problems later in life due to MCDK.
Please be aware though that your baby will probably be given ultrasounds every 6 to 12 months just to keep an eye on the cystic kidney. In time, the MCDK will disappear completely.
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