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A 20-year-old female asked:
Is there such thing as a ultrasound for kidney? i have microscopic hematuria. urine 500++
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Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
Diagnostic Radiology 35 years experience
Yes: Ultrasound of the kidney is relatively quick, painless, and uses no ionizing radiation, so it is often the first imaging study performed to evaluate the kidneys. It may identify a potential cause of the hematuria. If it doesn't, further tests may need to be done.
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