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Renal venogram


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Kidney anatomy
Kidney anatomy
Kidney - blood and urine flow
Kidney - blood and urine flow
Renal veins
Renal veins
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Alternative Names

Venogram - renal; Venography; Venogram - kidney


Normal Values

There should not be any clots or tumors in the kidney vein. The dye should flow quickly through the vein.


What abnormal results mean

Abnormal results may be due:

  • Blood clot that partially or completely blocks the vessel
  • Kidney tumor
  • Vein problem

See also: Renal vein thrombosis



Review Date: 05/13/2010
Reviewed By: Benjamin Taragin MD, Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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