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Would a kidney tumor/mass or tumor in general show up on a plain xray?
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Not likely: Some tumors can be seen on plain x-ray but ct and MRI are much better for looking at the kidneys.
Answered 6/10/2014
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No: X-rays will not typically show renal masses. They can show calcification a like in kidney stones and occasionally in other renal masses. The best tests for renal tumors are ultrasound and ct. Mri is also useful but more time consuming and expensive.
Answered 11/20/2013
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