Hydronephrosis - grading of dilatation of hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis is commonly divided into four grades according to dilation of the pelvicalyceal system and cortical thinning that can be visualised on ultrasound, CT and MRI.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| Grade I | dilation of the renal pelvis without dilatation of the calices |
| Grade II | dilation of the renal pevis and calices, that become convex; no signs of cortical thinning |
| Grade III | presence of cortical thinning |
| Grade IV | massive dilation of the real pelvis and calices, severe cortical thinning |
References:
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