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Intravenous Pyelogram

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Alternate Names : Excretory Urography, IVP


Definition

An intravenous pyelogram is a type of X-ray examination specifically designed to study the kidneys, bladder, and ureters (the tubes which carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder).

After iodine-based contrast dye is injected intravenously (into a vein), a series of images are taken at timed intervals. The kidneys are responsible for removing contrast dye from the blood and collecting it in urine.

Abnormalities in the appearance of the kidneys or ureters, distribution of contrast within a kidney, asymmetry in the amount of contrast in each kidney, or defects in the collecting systems can be identified and are suggestive of particular diseases and conditions.

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Kidney Anatomy
Kidney Anatomy

Kidney - Blood and Urine Flow
Kidney - Blood and Urine Flow

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Intravenous Pyelogram

 
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Why is the Test Performed?

The procedure helps evaluate infections in the bladder and the kidneys, blood in the urine, flank pain (which may be from kidney stones), tumors, and evaluates the urinary tract for damage after an abdominal injury.

Recently, computed tomography (CT) has replaced IVP as the primary tool for evaluation of the urinary system since it can be rapidly performed, uses less contrast solution, and provides additional imaging of the abdomen which may reveal other potential sources for the patient's symptoms.



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Diseases & Conditions

Acute Arterial Occlusion - Kidney
Acute Bilateral Obstructive Uropathy
Acute Unilateral Obstructive Uropathy
Analgesic Nephropathy
Atheroembolic Renal Disease
Bilateral Hydronephrosis
Cancer - Renal Pelvis or Ureter
Chronic Bilateral Obstructive Uropathy
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Unilateral Obstructive Uropathy
Cystinuria
Enlarged Prostate
Injury - Kidney and Ureter
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
Medullary Cystic Disease
Nephrolithiasis
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Prostate Cancer
Reflux Nephropathy
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Renal Papillary Necrosis
Renovascular Hypertension
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Unilateral Hydronephrosis
Ureterocele
Wilms' Tumor

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Allergic Reactions
Flank Pain
Headache
Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
Nausea and Vomiting
Preschooler Test/Procedure Preparation
School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
Skin Blushing/Flushing
Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Urine - Bloody

Review Date : 4/22/2003
Reviewed By : Benjamin Taragin, M.D., Department of Radiology, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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