Clinical Applications

            The following conditions can be easily assessed with a 99mTc-MAG-3 renogram. Chose any of those with a link to see illustrative cases and comments:       

                       -  Renal Size, Shape and Position Assessment

                       -  Kidney Function Assessment

                       -  Obstructive Uropathy (Diuretic Renogram)

                       -  Renovascular Hypertension (Captopril)

                       -  Renal Transplant Evaluation

1  Estorch M. Detección de las Cicatrices Renales y Valoracion de la Nefropatia Obstructiva, p: 411-418; Orellana P et al. Reflujo Vesicoureteral, p: 419-424 in: Medicina Nuclear Aplicaciones Clínicas. Eds: I. Carrio - P. González. Editorial Masson, Barcelona España, 2003.

2  Mandell G. A. et al., Procedure Guideline for Renal Cortical Scintigraphy in Children 2.0 Society Of Nuclear Medicine Procedure Guidelines Manual 2001-2002; 157-160.

 

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