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Cystogram

Health Encyclopedia: Radionuclide Cystogram

Alternative Names

Bladder scan

Normal Values

A normal value is no reflux or other abnormal urine flow, and no obstruction to the flow of urine occurs. The bladder empties completely.

What abnormal results mean

Vesicoureteric reflux (backflow of urine) may be revealed when the bladder is full or during urination.
Incomplete emptying may be the result of urethral obstruction, most commonly related to an enlarged prostate gland (men)...

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Health Guide

Radionuclide cystogram

Bladder scan What the risks are Risks are the same as for x-rays (radiation) and catheterization of the bladder. There is a small amount of... Read more »

Radionuclide cystogram

A radionuclide cystogram is a test (nuclear scan) using radioactive material (radioisotope) that is placed into the bladder. A scanner then detects radioactivity tocheck bladder... Read more »

Reflux nephropathy

...urine protein levels Urine culture that shows infection. Radionuclide cystogram may show vesicoureteric reflux or hydronephrosis (distention of the kidney... Read more »

Diagnosing Urinary Incontinence

...before and after surgery. It also may eventually be useful in diagnosing detrusor instability.Chain Cystogram. In cases of stress incontinence, a chain cystogram may also be performed. With this... Read more »

Urinary Tract Infection: Diagnosis

...to 24 months to detect possible obstruction or vesicoureteral reflux. Tests include ultrasound and a voiding cystourethrogram and possibly scans. Some evidence suggests that ultrasound is probably... Read more »

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Voiding cystourethrogram

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