Can fetal kidney cysts disappear?
We just had our anomaly scan, and the doctor mentioned that our baby has some kidney cysts. We are very worried. Is it possible for these fetal kidney cysts to disappear on their own before the baby is born?
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6 months ago
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Please do not take this lightly or ignore it hoping it will just go away. I once ignored a minor symptom during my pregnancy and it led to major complications later. Ensure you are getting regular ultrasounds and consulting a specialist to monitor the baby closely.
6 months ago
Yes, they absolutely can! During my 20-week scan, they found a small cyst on my baby's kidney, and I was terrified. But by the 32-week scan, it had completely resolved on its own. Stay positive and just follow up with your doctor's scans.
6 months ago
Actually, many fetal kidney cysts do resolve on their own before birth or shortly after. However, it depends entirely on the type and size of the cyst. Don't stress out unnecessarily; just get a repeat ultrasound as advised by your obstetrician.
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6 months ago
My cousin's baby had this on an early scan, and we were all super worried. But the doc told them it's quite common and often disappears by the third trimester, which it did! Just hang in there and trust your gynecologist.
5 months ago
Pregnancy scans bring so much drama with them, don't they? Yes, these cysts often vanish on their own as the baby grows. Just keep attending your checkups, let the doctors do their job, and try to get some rest while you can!