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How To Read Renal Cat Scan?
The CAT (Computerized Axial Tomography) scan, also known as the CT (computed tomography) scan, is an
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In this test, a computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT) scanner is used to produce a series of cross-sectional x-ray images of a selected part of the body. A computer operates the scanner, and the resulting...
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Renal scan
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A renal scan is a nuclear medicine exam in which a small amount of radioactive material (radioisotope) is used to measure the function of the... Read more »
CT (CAT) Scans
Source: Breastcancer.org
A CT scan (also called a CAT scan, or computerized tomography scan) is an x-ray technique that gives doctors information about the body’s internal... Read more »
Renal
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The term "renal" refers to the kidney. For example, renal failure means kidney failure. Related topics: Kidney disease ... Read more »
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Abdominal CT scan
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