Presentation
Renal imaging performed to assess for functional impairment.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years old
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
From the case:
Non-functioning kidney (DMSA scan)
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Radioisotope is taken up exclusively by the left kidney.
No uptake by the right kidney with 100% function from the left kidney.
Case Discussion
A DMSA scan of the kidneys allows for assessment of the kidneys, in particular the split function.