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    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Fetal Medicine

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    • Prenatal hydronephrosis diagnosis and management have evolved.
    • Historically, a preemptive surgical approach was common.
    • Current trends favor a more conservative strategy based on natural history.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review radiologic diagnostic methods for antenatal hydronephrosis.
    • To discuss the differential diagnoses of prenatal hydronephrosis.
    • To outline current management options for specific conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of radiologic tests used in diagnosing antenatal hydronephrosis.
    • Analysis of common differential diagnoses.
    • Examination of treatment strategies for ureteropelvic junction obstruction, vesicoureteral reflux, ureteroceles, ectopic ureters, and megaureters.

    Main Results:

    • Radiologic imaging plays a crucial role in differentiating causes of fetal hydronephrosis.
    • Understanding the natural history informs treatment decisions, moving away from universal surgery.
    • Specific conditions require tailored management approaches.

    Conclusions:

    • A conservative management approach is increasingly adopted for prenatal hydronephrosis.
    • Accurate diagnosis through appropriate imaging is key.
    • Management strategies are condition-specific, balancing intervention with observation.