Assessment of renal anatomy with CT angiography (CTA) is part of the work-up of potential living kidney donors. CTA images the lung bases, entire abdomen and pelvis; consequently, the procedure can ...

CT scans use a series of X-rays to see inside your body. It’s considered the gold standard for diagnosing kidney stones, but the procedure is not without some risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

Intravenous contrast media (typically iohexol or iodixanol) used in computed tomography (CT) does not appear to be associated with chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplant or acute kidney ...

A CT urogram is a test that uses a CT scan and a special dye or contrast medium. It allows doctors to diagnose problems such as kidney and bladder stones, certain cancers, and structural ...

Jan. 21 (UPI) --Two major healthcare professional societies issued consensus statements Tuesday in support of the use of IV-administered contrast solutions during CT scans. The groups -- the American ...

The PET tracer [ 89 Zr]Zr-girentuximab targets carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX), a hypoxia-inducible enzyme that is strongly expressed in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). CAIX expression is highly ...