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Normal Kidney Nuclear Medicine Scan

Normal kidney nuclear medicine scan

Image courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho.

Kidney illustration copyright 2000 by Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.com

This kidney nuclear medicine scan shows the normal flow of radioactive tracer from the kidneys, through the ureters, to the bladder.

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Howard Schaff, MD - Diagnostic Radiology
Last Revised October 14, 2010

Last Revised: October 14, 2010

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Howard Schaff, MD - Diagnostic Radiology

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