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Normal DMSA scan

Case contributed by Yusra Sheikh
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Baseline investigation in a baby with spina bifida

Patient Data

Age: 4 months
Gender: Female
Nuclear medicine

There is almost symmetrical homogeneous isotope uptake noted in both kidneys. No focal defects are identified on either side. The relative isotope uptake is 51.8% on the right and 48.2 % on the left.

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