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What does a kidney scan usually involve?
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Nuclear vs us: A nuclear medicine scan of kidneys involves intravenous injection of isotope that is extracted from blood stream by kidneys either for determination of function, scarring, or obstruction of kidneys.Different isotopes such as Tc99m MAG3 for excretion and Tc99m DMSA for scarring are used.Kidneys for anatomic imaging can utilize renal ultrasound. Nuclear medicine is for function.
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