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Small sized kidney on both sides

2019-03-01 12:48:45
My ultrasound result shows Right kidney 7.5 × 3.2 cm Left kidney 7.9 × 4.2 cm Also I had horse shoe kidney. My creatinine and uric acid levels are normal. Reports are attached. Why can my kidneys be small? Please explain
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This is normal with horseshoe kidney. Just keep regular follow up

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