Fetal serum ß2‐microglobulin and cystatin C in the prediction of post‐natal renal function in bilateral hypoplasia and hyperechogenic enlarged kidneys

Abstract

In bilateral renal hypoplasia and dysplasia, fetal serum ss2-microglobulin and cystatin C are good markers for post-natal renal function. However, in bilateral renal hyperechogenic enlargement, abnormal values are associated with poor post-natal renal function, but normal values cannot preclude renal failure.