Follow-up 99mTc EC renal dynamic scintigraphy and DMSA-III SPECT/CT in unmasking a masqueraded case of Horseshoe kidney

T. K. Jain, R. K. Basher, B. R. Mittal, A. Bhatia, K. L.N. Rao

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Abstract

Hydronephrosis is a common finding in urinary tract outflow obstruction. Chronically obstructedhydronephrotic system may be associated with parenchymal changes. Ultrasound, intravenous urography, micturating cysto-urethrogram and scintigraphy are commonly performed to evaluate the causeof obstruction. In childhood, pelviureteric junction obstruction is a common cause of the hydronephrosis. Hydronephrosis can also be present in horseshoe kidneys due to poor drainage. However, a largesized hydronephrotic cavity may obscure the finding of horseshoe kidney. A case was reported, and itwas diagnosed as horseshoe kidney on follow-up renal dynamic scan and confirmed with the help ofdimercaptosuccinic acid SPECT/CT.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)387-389
Number of pages3
JournalRevista Espanola de Medicina Nuclear e Imagen Molecular
Volume34
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Dimercaptosuccinic acid SPECT/CT
  • Horseshoe kidney
  • Intravenous urography
  • Pelviureteric junction obstruction

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