Diabetic nephropathy CT

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dima Nimri, M.D. [2]

Overview

A CT scan is not routinely done for the diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy.

Key CT Findings for Diabetic nephropathy

A CT scan is not routinely done for the diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy. Additionally, patients with diabetic nephropathy are at an increased risk of contrast-induced nephropathy. If they are to undergo a CT scan, adequate hydration should be ensured.^[1]

References

↑ Kasper, Dennis (2015). Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0071802150.

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[book-1] Kasper, Dennis (2015). Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0071802150.

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