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Indications for /sup 99m/technetium dimercapto-succinic acid scan in children

Journal Article · · J. Urol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6595647

The /sup 99m/technetium dimercapto-succinic acid scan provides an image of functional renal parenchyma. This static scan has specific indications and cannot be used simply in place of a /sup 99m/technetium diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid scan. The major clinical indications for this investigation are the detection and/or evaluation of a renal scar, the small or absent kidney, an occult duplex system, certain renal masses, systemic hypertension or suspected vasculitis. The physiology of the /sup 99m/technetium dimercapto-succinic acid scan is reviewed briefly.

Research Organization:
Hospital for Sick Children, London, England
OSTI ID:
6595647
Journal Information:
J. Urol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Urol.; (United States) Vol. 3; ISSN JOURA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English