Finally after 5 months (longer if you count the last 10 weeks of my pregnancy), we have an answer regarding Reed's left kidney.
Reed has what is called a Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney (MCDK). MCDK is a condition that results from the malformation of the kidney during fetal development. The kidney consists of irregular cysts of varying sizes and has no function. His right kidney however is perfectly healthy. Humans need only one functioning kidney to live.
Back in the day, they used to surgically remove the cystic kidney. Now however, they just monitor it. We will need to go to Sick Kids every 3 months for follow up ultrasounds to make sure it doesn't grow or change in any way and also to make sure his right kidney continues to function properly. Should any concerns arise, then we would talk about it being surgically removed.
I guess this was the best news we could get. I'm okay with it. I'm very happy that he won't need to have surgery. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support while we have been waiting for answers. I really do appreicate it.
2 comments:
That's what Logan has! His right kidney ended up totally dissolving, but his left kidney is fine. Reed's good kidney might have to play a bit of catch-up to do the job of two (while he's growing), but as long as the docs say it's developing well then I wouldn't worry. Logan is doing great - we just keep him out of contact sports and make him wear a kidney belt for all other sports (just in case).
Oh and I wouldn't push potty training too early. It's not good for them to hold their pee because of the one kidney. Would have been nice of the doctors to mention this to us. : /
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