Ultrasound Findings of Urinary Tract in Sudanese Children

Abstract

This study has been conducted at Khartoum state hospitals, to document the common renal pathology among the Sudanese children by using ultra sound as diagnostic imaging modality, during the period from March 2017 to August 2017. The study included 80 children aged 3 month to 18 years, with a mean age of 10 years. Male patients were 57, 5% and female were 42.5 with Male : Female ratio 1.35:1 . All the patients were examined by using convex probe of frequency 5 Megahertz, and some of them examined by using linear probe 12 megahertz. All examinations were performed in supine and prone positions. Data were collected in data collection sheet. The results of the study showed that common renal disease which is detected sonographically were: Renal parenchymal disease(31.3%),chronic renal failure(22.5%),obstructive uropathy(17.5%),acute renal failure, lupus nephritis and posterior urethral valve had a same percentage of(6.3%), renal tumors’ (2.2%),renal agenesis ,renal atrophy and urinary bladder lishmaneasis were( 1.3%)

The study conclude that it would be better to do the ultrasound scan as a routine investigation in the urinary tract problems in Sudanese children in order to detect the lesions as a cause of urinary tract problems as well to confirm the cause of hydronephrosis and follow up. This will help in management and control of the disease.