ROUTINE RENAL IMAGING AFTER GLUCOHEPTONATE-TC-99M BRAIN-SCANS

  • 1 January 1976
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 17  (9) , 786-787
Abstract
Immediately after brain scanning with 99mTc-glucoheptonate, the kidneys were imaged in 200 prospectively studied cases. Abnormalities were found in 22 cases (11%); they included renal metastases, renal cysts and kidney displacement or obstruction by masses. In 5 instances, significant previously unknown abnormalities were found. The renal contours were usually better seen than on i.v. urograms or bone scans. Most kidney studies could be completed in less than 2 min, making renal imaging worthwhile as a low-cost high-yield routine addition to brain scanning.

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