Radionuclide cystogram
Definition
A radionuclide cystogram is a special imaging test called a nuclear scan that involves placing radioactive material into the bladder.
A radionuclide cystogram, known as an RNC, is a nuclear medicine test used to determine if your child has vesicoureteral reflux. Vesicoureteral reflux occurs when urine flows from the bladder back up into the kidneys.
A radionuclide cystogram is a special imaging tests called a nuclear scan that involves placing radioactive material into the bladder. A scanner then detects radioactivity to check bladder and urinary tract functions.
Why is the Test Performed?
Radionuclide Cystogram
Also referred to as bladder scan, radionuclide cystogram is a diagnostic nuclear test that uses a solution containing radioactive material to outline the bladder to diagnose conditions such as reflux, ...
Radionuclide cystogram
Creatinine - urine
Treatment
Treatment is focused on relieving the obstruction, which will allow urine to drain from the urinary tract.
Abdominal CT scan or ultrasound of the kidneys
IVP
Kidney ultrasound
Radionuclide cystogram
Voiding cystourethrogram ...
Radionuclide cystogram (RNC)-a test like VCUG, but uses a different kind of liquid to obtain images ...
 See also: Reflux, Kidney, Symptom, Neurogenic bladder, Aging
  
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