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Renal Scan

Health Encyclopedia: Renal Scan

Definition

A renal scan is a nuclear medicine examination that uses small amounts of radioactive materials (radioisotopes) to measure the function of the kidneys.


Alternative Names

Renogram; Kidney scan


How the test is performed

The process outlined below is a description of how a typical renal scan may go -- but the details my vary from place to place and according to a person's specific needs. A renal scan is similar to (and in fact, may be a contin...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Flomax for Kidney Stones: Can it be Used by Women?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...Can Flomax be prescribed to a female to help pass kidney stones? I am a female patient who has... Read more »

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Osteoporosis Screening: If a Portable Scanner Indicates Bone Loss
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...is necessary to verify the status of a patient's kidney function prior to initiating certain... Read more »

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Oh the Joys: A full anatomy scan shows a healthy, active baby!
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

...imaginable angle, and even distinct organs like the kidneys! As I lay there, holding my insulin... Read more »

Health Guide

Renal scan
Renogram; Kidney scan Normal Values What abnormal results mean Abnormal results indicate reduced kidney function(s). This may occur... Read more »
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Renogram; Kidney scan What the risks are The risks are essentially the same as for X-rays (radiation) and for needle pricks. There is a slight... Read more »
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...disease - diet Kidney failure Kidney function tests Renal scan Kidney transplant Information Read more »
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...Alternative Names Renogram; Kidney scan Read more »
Bilateral hydronephrosis
...Signs and tests Bilateral hydronephrosis may be apparent on: IVP Renal scan Ultrasound of the abdomen or kidneys CT scan of the... Read more »

Medications

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...patients who have certain medical conditions, including kidney or liver disease, conditions that... Read more »

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...in patients who have: serious infection, surgery, kidney or liver disease, conditions that may... Read more »

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...patients who have certain medical conditions, including kidney or liver disease, conditions that... Read more »

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...patients who have certain medical conditions, including kidney or liver disease, conditions that... Read more »

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...patients who have certain medical conditions, including kidney or liver disease, conditions that... Read more »

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