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A member asked:

If you've had an abnormal urine speciman, why would they want a renal ultrasound?

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Dr. Tarek Naguib answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Kidney stones: Also, tumors or cysts or shrunken kidney may cause abnormal findings and become readily diagnosed by ultrasound.

Dr Gabor and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/8/2014

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To look for cause: Renal us is an easy noninvasive way to image the kidneys and bladder to look for obstruction, stones, or tumors. All can cause abnormal renal function studies.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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