The yield of DMSA renal cortical scintigraphy in pediatric patients with hypertension.
Conclusion: In routine clinical practice, DMSA SPECT scintigraphy can demonstrate renal abnormalities in approximately one-tenth of pediatric patients with hypertension who do not have a known history of urinary tract infection, vesicoureteral reflux, or known secondary cause for hypertension. The prevalence of renal scarring appears to be lower with a more stringent expert imaging review. Future studies may help identify patients for whom performing DMSA scintigraphy will be most informative and help guide decisions regarding further evaluation. Research Support: -
Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Sarma, A., Grant, F., Johnston, P., Drubach, L., Cao, X., Kwatra, N. Tags: Renal/Hypertension Source Type: research
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