Resolution of cortical lesions on serial renal scans in children with acute pyelonephritis

Agras K., Ortapamuk H., Naldoeken S., Tuncel A., Atan A.

PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY, vol.37, no.2, pp.153-158, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00247-006-0362-4
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.153-158
  • Keywords: kidney, acute pyelonephritis, scarring, DMSA scintigraphy, urinary tract infection, URINARY-TRACT-INFECTION, TC-99M DIMERCAPTOSUCCINIC ACID, DMSA SCANS, SCINTIGRAPHY, REFLUX, DIAGNOSIS, DEFECTS
  • Gazi University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background The ideal time for distinguishing a renal scar from acute inflammatory lesions by renal DMSA scintigraphy remains controversial.