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I am s/p bladder ca, diabetic, high bp, ckd, history of kidney abscess.with current issue of "ring" around kidney seen in lasix (furosemide) ultrasound. what now?
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Lasix (furosemide) renogram: This is most likely Lasix (furosemide) renogram. Not an ultrasound. Purpose is to check individual function of each kidneys.
Answered 6/26/2014
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