Question
Which radiological procedure is used for studying the condition as marked by a red arrow in the picture below ?
A. Ascending pyelogram.
B. Cystogram.
C. Intravenous urogram.
D. Micturition cystourethrogram.
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Correct Answer » D
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The condition shown in the picture above represents vesico-ureteric reflux.
The diagnosis of vesico ureteric reflux is made using micturition cystourethrogram. Other techniques used in diagnosing vesico ureteric reflux are simple or delayed cystography or voiding cinefluoroscopy.
In a case of vesico ureteral reflux, cystogram may show one of the following findings:
Persistently dilated lower ureter, areas of dilatation in the ureter, ureter visualized throughout its entire length shows, presence of hydroureteronephrosis with a narrow juxtavesical ureteral segment or changes of healed pyelonephritis.
