Intravenous Pyelogram
Alternate Names : IVP, Intravenous Pyelography, Excretory Urogram
What do the test results mean?
The x-ray pictures can show:
kidney stones
abnormal calcifications, or hardening of tissue because of calcium deposits
blockages
tumors, either cancerous or non-cancerous
injuries
bladder abnormalities
abnormalities of kidneys that are the source of high blood pressure
structural abnormalities that have been present from birth
enlarged prostate
postoperative follow up results
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