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Q: Kidney ultrasound test

asked by: davedear on July 26th, 2008

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If this test came back with a finding of a 5 cm in cross sectional diameter mass on the inferior pole of the right kidney with increased vascularity, what is the next step in testing and treatment?

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^Serenity^

replied on July 27th, 2008

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The next test would be a CT Scan or MRI, then probably a biopsy.

aflsh

replied on July 28th, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

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