Cortical Renal Scans Flashcards
1
Q
indications
A
- eval renal trauma, infarction, massess
- eval renal scarring associated with acute or chronic pyelonephritis
2
Q
which RP can do both functional and morphology?
A
Gluco
3
Q
why are these RPs (DMSA, Gluco) ideal for morphological scans?
A
they are retained in the cells of the renal cortex
4
Q
dose of DMSA
A
185 MBq
5
Q
dose of Gluco
A
296 MBq
6
Q
% retention of DMSA
A
40-50%
7
Q
% retention of Gluco
A
12%
8
Q
injection to image time for DMSA
A
2-4 hrs
9
Q
views
A
POST, LPO, RPO (ant if special anatomy)
10
Q
acute pyelonephritis improves over time while ___ doesn’t.
A
scarring
11
Q
paediatric dose of DMSA
A
min dose 18.5 MBq
1.85 MBq/kg
