Intravenous pyelogram

Intravenous pyelogram
Term	Intravenous pyelogram
Short definition	Intravenous pyelogram (IN-truh-VEE-nus PY-eh-loh-gram) An X-ray image of the kidneys, ureters and bladder, and prostate in men, taken after a contrast agent is injected into a vein was injected. As the dye travels through the bloodstream, it collects in these organs, turning them bright white.
Type	Cancer terms
Specialty	Oncology
Language	English
Source	NCI
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Intravenous pyelogram - (pronounced) (IN-truh-VEE-nus PY-eh-loh-gram) An X-ray image of the kidneys, ureters and bladder, and prostate in men, taken after a contrast agent is injected into a vein was injected. As the dye travels through the bloodstream, it collects in these organs, turning them bright white. This allows the doctor to detect blockages or other urinary tract problems on the X-rays. An intravenous pyelogram can be used to diagnose certain urinary tract disorders, such as kidney or bladder stones, kidney cysts, urinary tract tumors, and an enlarged prostate. Also called intravenous urogram, IVP and IVU

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• Medical encyclopedia article on Intravenous pyelogram
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