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Exophytic lesoin in upper pole of transplanted kidney 6.4/6.0 size seen in usg.what shd i do mri or ctscan ? tranplant done in 2011.on clyclosporin.

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Dr. Richard Amerling answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

MRI: CT scan requires IV contrast, which could potentially harm your kidney. Get an MRI.

Answered 9/27/2017

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