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Renal Anatomy and Physiology
Renal Anatomy and Physiology
Renal Anatomy and Physiology
physiology
By:Abisegan
Kidney
Filtration:
The glomerulus filters blood,
removing waste products and excess fluid,
while leaving behind important
substances such as red blood cells and
proteins.
Reabsorption
Ectopic kidney
VU reflex
Policystic kidney
Ectopic kidney
Hydronephrosis
PUJ obstruction
Radiopharmaceuticals used for renal
scan
We have 3 types of R.P based on characteristics
They
Glomerular filtration agent
Tc⁹⁹m-EDTA (ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid)
Tc⁹⁹m-DTPA (diethylenetriaminepenta-acetic acid)
I131-Iothalamate
I123-Iothalamate
Tubular secretion agent
Tc⁹⁹m-EC(ethylene dicysteine)
Tc⁹⁹m-MAG3(mercaptoacetyltriglycine)
Tubular fixesation agents
Tc⁹⁹m G.H(glucoheptonate)
Tc⁹⁹m DMSA-3(dimercaptosuccinicacid)
Dose