Chronic renal failure CT

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aarti Narayan, M.B.B.S [2]

CT Scan

• If nephrolithiasis is suspected (best test), it can be detected by radiolucent stones
• CT scans are more sensitive than ultrasound for PCKD
• CT scans are the best evaluation for cysts and malignancy detection

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