NEWER TECHNIQUES
4.1 Ultrasound Scan (U.S)
This is a non-invassive investigation and has to a
large extent,
replaced radiologic tests in obtaining information
regarding the
kidney. This scan can be of renal failure can tell
difference
between solid and
cystic lesions. Transrectal
U.S. can give
information of size of prostate.
4.2 Computerized Tomography (C.T.)
Especially
required for assessment of the
retroperitoneium and
eliminating the
possibility of adrenal tumours in differential
diagnosis of flank masses.
This scan is used in cases of renal tumour to identify
renal vein
involvement. It is also usefull for accurate staging of
tesicular
tumours.
4.3 Arteriograms
This test is less
often used, since information can be
obtained
by ultrasound and C.T. scans. Information regards
vascularity of
the lesion can be had with this test. It can be of value
in
renal trauma cases.
In very vascular lesions, embolisation of the tumour
vessels can
also be done.
4.4 Radioisotopic Studies
Radioisotopic
labelled substances (DTPA, hippuran)
excreted by
the
glomerulus or tubules provide a functional
scan of the
kidney.
Information on relative function of different areas
of
the kidney can be obtained.
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