Ammon's Yearly Ultrasound

It was time for Ammon to get his yearly Ultrasound on his Pelvic Kidney.  It's so much better going every year now.  And now that he is a little older he is a lot less wiggly on the table and easier to get good pictures of his insides.  It is nice that we can get the Ultrasound done right here in Mesquite.  So, just him and I went and as we were getting in the car he said, "Are we going to Disneyland?"  Dangit, I wish buddy, I wish!Hospital BandTrying to make a fish faceJust chillin' in the waiting roomAmmon & MomHe did so good, I always hand him a sucker when we go because it helps a little to keep him still. At least this test doesn't hurt at all.  It was taking so long he actually fell asleep.  The ultrasound tech was like, "so, he probably won't be able to play contact sports, huh."  awww...lady, don't remind me =(  he is such a sporty boy and I sure hope he is allowed to play at least baseball...We'll get to that when it comes I guess.  Anyway,

 This time I also got a report of the test which I wish I had for every time, from now on I'm gonna remember to ask for the printed report.  This is what it says on the report from the Ultrasound:

Findings:  The right kidney measures 4.9 cm in length.  The right kidney is significantly smaller in size compared to the left and is located within the right pelvic region.  The left kidney measures 9.3 cm in length.  There is a rounded, hypoechoic structure seen adjacent to the right kidney, measuring approximate 3.4 x 1.2 x 2.9 cm.  This may represent an exophytic cyst.  There is mild to moderate hydronephrosis of the left kidney, which was not seen on the prior examination dated May 29, 2009.

So, the right pelvic kidney is definitely significatly smaller (which we pretty much already knew) and it has a cyst like thing that is just about as big as the kidney itself.  We then had to followup with his Pediatric Urologist in Las Vegas.  He took a look at the films and wasn't real comfortable with the left kidney and the hydronephrosis. It could be a sign of blockage of one of the kidneys or the right pelvic kidney causing problems for the left.  So, now we have to go get that darn Mag 3 renal scan test done that we tried to do Before and had a horrible experience with.  But, he said that since he is 2 they will more than likely sedate him to make the process so much easier.  This test should tell us so much more information which will be very good to know. We will get that done in the next couple weeks and then again followup with the Urologist to find out the results.  A lot of trips to Vegas lately which I don't like, but I hope we find out a lot of answers.