My Attempt To Get An Mri Approved For Microhematuria Follow-up
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We can consider an ultrasound scan first and then re think the CT scan
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
Research in imaging is happening every day and the referenced article I mentioned was dated March 2017. The time to incorporate research suggestions to clinical practice can take few years with the support of amendments to guideline such as AUA and you can see that the guidelines were 2012 and 2016.
I suppose your medical facility will continue to follow treatment protocols till new amendments are done.
In this scenario, I can suggest you to get a ultrasound scan done to see the parenchyma of kidneys in detail. In radiology, out rules say that a CT scan may be done where benefit is greater than the risk of exposure. Therefore a single CT scan for the purpose of detailed imaging may be acceptable, even though it might cause a slight increase in the relative risk associated with radiation dose.
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