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• Contrast dye
  ...such as [[Computed Tomography|CT scans]], [[Magnetic Resonance Imaging|MRI scans]], and [[X-ray]]s. They help to distinguish or "contrast" selected areas of * '''Iodine-based contrast dyes''': These are used in CT scans and X-rays. They are usually given intravenously.
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• Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
  ...imarily associated with patients who have advanced [[Kidney Disease]] or [[Kidney Failure]], and have been exposed to gadolinium-based contrast agents used i The term "Nephrogenic" is derived from the Greek words "nephros" meaning kidney and "genesis" meaning origin. "Systemic" refers to something that is spread
  2 KB (230 words) - 23:29, 14 February 2024
• Renal impairment
  ...uding [[diabetes]], [[hypertension]], [[glomerulonephritis]], [[polycystic kidney disease]], prolonged obstruction of the urinary tract, and certain toxic ch
  2 KB (262 words) - 06:52, 13 February 2024
• Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis
  ...is a rare medical condition primarily affecting individuals with advanced kidney disease. The term "Nephrogenic" is derived from the Greek words "nephros" meaning kidney and "genesis" meaning origin. "Systemic" refers to something that is spread
  2 KB (220 words) - 20:24, 7 February 2024
• Renal anomalies
  ...is a condition where the kidneys do not develop normally, often leading to kidney failure. * '''[[Horseshoe kidney]]''': This is a condition where the two kidneys are fused together at the b
  2 KB (295 words) - 06:51, 13 February 2024
• Renal agenesis
  ...kidneys at birth. The term is derived from the Latin words ''ren'' meaning kidney, and ''agenesis'' meaning lack of formation. * '''[[Unilateral Renal Agenesis]]''' (URA): This is when one kidney does not develop while a fetus is growing in the womb.
  2 KB (285 words) - 04:27, 9 February 2024
• Renal medullary carcinoma
  ...cancer]] that originates in the [[kidney]]. It is most commonly associated with individuals who have [[sickle cell trait]] or disease. ...la'', which refers to the innermost part of a structure, in this case, the kidney. "Carcinoma" is a term used to describe a cancer that begins in the skin or
  2 KB (229 words) - 03:59, 12 February 2024
• Collecting duct carcinoma
  ...al cell carcinoma]] that originates from the [[collecting ducts]] of the [[kidney]]. The etymology of the term comes from its discovery in the collecting duc ...kidney. It is named after the collecting ducts, a series of tubules in the kidney that collect urine from the [[nephrons]] and transport it to the [[renal pe
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• Contrast agents
  There are several types of contrast agents, each with their specific uses and characteristics: ...trast agents]]''': These are commonly used in [[Computed Tomography (CT)]] scans. They contain iodine, which absorbs x-rays and appears white on the images.
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• Contrast medium
  ...-soluble compounds containing iodine, used in [[Computed Tomography (CT)]] scans and [[X-ray]] imaging. * [[Computed Tomography (CT)]] scans
  2 KB (230 words) - 17:11, 9 February 2024
• Ureterolithiasis
  ...a stone, or [[calculus]], in the [[ureter]], the tube that connects the [[kidney]] to the [[bladder]]. ...rough imaging studies such as [[ultrasound]], [[computed tomography]] (CT) scans, or [[intravenous pyelogram]] (IVP).
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• Gadoteridol
  Gadoteridol is used to enhance the quality of MRI scans. It is injected into the body where it accumulates in abnormal tissues, hel ...n known as [[Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis]] (NSF) in patients with severe kidney disease.
  2 KB (247 words) - 17:56, 6 February 2024
• Contrast agent
  ...Iodinated Contrast]]: These are often used in [[Computed Tomography (CT)]] scans. They contain iodine, which blocks x-ray beams, making the areas where it's ...t Agents (GBCAs)]]: These are used in [[Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)]] scans. Gadolinium, a rare earth metal, enhances the quality of the MRI images.
  2 KB (338 words) - 23:54, 8 February 2024
• Iomeprol
  ...dium used in various radiographic studies such as [[Computed Tomography|CT scans]], [[Angiography|angiographies]], and [[Intravenous Urography|intravenous u ...ntial abnormalities. It is particularly useful in [[Computed Tomography|CT scans]], where it can help to differentiate between tissues of similar density.
  2 KB (233 words) - 06:09, 5 February 2024
• Iobitridol
  ...ium used in diagnostic imaging procedures such as computed tomography (CT) scans and angiography. ...in medical imaging. It is particularly useful in [[Computed Tomography|CT scans]] and [[Angiography|angiography]], where it helps to highlight the blood ve
  2 KB (240 words) - 02:29, 6 February 2024
• Gadoversetamide
  ...of the body. It is particularly useful in detecting and visualizing areas with disrupted blood brain barrier and/or abnormal vascularity of the brain, spi ...ness) of certain tissues, which helps radiologists in interpreting the MRI scans.
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• Tuberous sclerosis complex
  ...], [[seizures]], cognitive disabilities, behavioral problems, and lung and kidney disease. ...tests. These tests may include [[genetic testing]], [[MRI]] scans, [[CT]] scans, and [[ultrasound]] imaging.
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• Iopanoic acid
  ...used in [[medicine]] for [[cholecystography]] and [[computed tomography]] scans. ...[[gallbladder]] and [[bile ducts]]. It is also used in computed tomography scans to enhance the contrast between different tissues in the body.
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• Iopromide
  ...res in [[X-ray]] based imaging techniques such as [[Computed Tomography|CT scans]]. ...vomiting to more serious reactions such as [[anaphylaxis]]. Patients with kidney disease or a history of allergic reactions to iodine are at a higher risk o
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• Gadopentetic acid
  Gadopentetic acid is used as a contrast agent in MRI scans. It works by altering the magnetic properties of water molecules that are n ...n known as [[Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis]] (NSF) in patients with severe kidney problems.
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