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Does a kidney infection always show up on a ct scan ? can you have one with out it showing up ?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Does not: Urinalysis is needed to identify.

Answered 2/3/2014

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

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It may not: A ct scan of the kidney is looking of stones or mass. Not usually done to look for an infection, though will show it when severe.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/18/2017

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A member asked:

Does a kidney infection always show up on a ct scan ? can you have one with out it showing up ?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

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