Teaching Points
- An ultrasound is cnsidered the most appropriate initial investigation
- Able to assess renal size and morphology
- Determine if there is an outflow obstruction
- Further investigations are based on the childs age and the presence of risk factors for Vesicoureteric Reflux (VUR). This may include -
- Micturating Cystourethogram
- Radionuclide scan
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