Dilated renal pelvis

What does "Dilated renal pelvis" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A dilated renal pelvis is a condition where the part of the kidney that collects urine becomes larger than normal. This can happen when something blocks the flow of urine, causing it to back up and enlarge the kidney. It's like a traffic jam in your kidney, where the urine can't get out, so it starts to fill up and stretch the kidney. This condition can cause pain and other symptoms.

Confusing Medical Report?

BaluMed makes medicine understandable! Our extensive medical report explanation 'translates' complex medical terms from MRI findings and discharge summaries into easily understandable language. With a combination of artificial intelligence and medical expertise, we offer quickly available and reliable information.

  • Extensive. Summary, explanation per section, glossary.
  • Fast & Reliable. Doctor-reviewed, receive today.
  • Privacy. Documents are automatically anonymized.
  • Multilingual. English or German.