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What Does My X-ray Test Result Indicate?
Question: I had an xray of kidneys done
The only thing that the results state is
"GI tract is superimposed over right kidney"
What does this mean?
Is this dangerous?
The only thing that the results state is
"GI tract is superimposed over right kidney"
What does this mean?
Is this dangerous?
Brief Answer:
They were not able to adequately visualize your kidney.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
First, I'll say, no it is not dangerous.
With a regular plain film of the abdomen xray (ie not CT, MRI, or ultrasound), it is common for the intestines to block some of the visual field of getting a good look at the kidneys. From what the radiologist wrote, he or she likely was not able to see the right kidney well because the digestive tract was in the way.
Depending on what the ordering physician was looking for, he/she may want to get an ultrasound or CT if they really want to see that kidney.
I hope this information helps.
They were not able to adequately visualize your kidney.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
First, I'll say, no it is not dangerous.
With a regular plain film of the abdomen xray (ie not CT, MRI, or ultrasound), it is common for the intestines to block some of the visual field of getting a good look at the kidneys. From what the radiologist wrote, he or she likely was not able to see the right kidney well because the digestive tract was in the way.
Depending on what the ordering physician was looking for, he/she may want to get an ultrasound or CT if they really want to see that kidney.
I hope this information helps.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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