Radionuclide cystogram
Alternative names:
bladder scan
Normal values:
No reflux or other abnormal urine flow and no obstruction to the flow of urine occurs. The bladder empties completely.
What abnormal results mean:
- Vesicoureteric reflux (backflow of urine) may be revealed when the bladder is full or during urination.
- Incomplete emptying may be the result of urethral obstruction, most commonly related to an enlarged prostate gland (men).
- The test may show abnormal bladder response to pressure, which could indicate a neurologic abnormality or other disorder.
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
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