Intravenous pyelogram: Intravenous pyelogram is a procedure using a lighted cystoscope to visualize the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra) after injecting a contrast agent, or dye into the vein; the contrast agent is excreted and shows up throughout the urinary tract.
Other names for Intravenous pyelogram include:
These symptoms may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Intravenous pyelogram:
These diseases or medical conditions may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Intravenous pyelogram:
An x ray of the urinary tract . A dye is injected to make the kidneys , ureters , and bladder visible on the x ray and show any blockage in the urinary tract. (Source: excerpt from Kidney Failure Glossary: NIDDK)
The doctor injects dye into a blood vessel. The dye collects in the urine, making the bladder show up on x-rays . (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Bladder Cancer: NCI)
Intravenous pyelogram: IVP. A series of x-rays of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The x-rays are taken after a dye is injected into a blood vessel. The dye is concentrated in the urine, which outlines the kidneys, ureters, and bladder on the x-rays.
Source: National Institute of Health
Disease or Condition count: 2; see list of conditions below. These are the diseases or medical conditions in which the medical test 'Intravenous pyelogram' may be involved.
The following list of conditions have 'Intravenous pyelogram' or similar listed as a medical diagnostic test in our database:
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