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DMSA Test Findings Said Right Kidney Appears Normal, Cortical Uptake Is Good, Loss Of Cortical Volume. What Is The Cause?

DMSA test findings:
Right kidney appears normal in placement. Cortical uptake is good. A peripheral wedge shaped defect is seen at the interpolar region with loss of cortical volume. Tracer distribution in rest of the kidney is homogenous.
What is the meaning of this?
What is the cause for this & what is the right treatment ?
Sat, 15 Jun 2013
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Good Day!

The peripheral wedge shaped defect at the lower part of your kidney simply means that there is scar formation on your right kidney at the lower part. The most common cause of this is infection of the kidney or pyelonephritis.

Unfortunately there is no treatment to repair the scar in your kidney. The restnof your right kidney still has adequate function proven by good cortical uptake. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent infections in the kidney.

I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.HealthcareMagic.com/doctors/dr-manuel-c-see-iv/66014 I would gladly help you. Best wishes.
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DMSA Test Findings Said Right Kidney Appears Normal, Cortical Uptake Is Good, Loss Of Cortical Volume. What Is The Cause?

Good Day! The peripheral wedge shaped defect at the lower part of your kidney simply means that there is scar formation on your right kidney at the lower part. The most common cause of this is infection of the kidney or pyelonephritis. Unfortunately there is no treatment to repair the scar in your kidney. The restnof your right kidney still has adequate function proven by good cortical uptake. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent infections in the kidney. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.HealthcareMagic.com/doctors/dr-manuel-c-see-iv/66014 I would gladly help you. Best wishes.