The value of renal scintigraphy in the conservative management of a patient with tuberous sclerosis
Bongers, V.; de Klerk, J.M.; Lock, M.T.; Beek, E.J.; van Rijk, P.P.
Clinical Nuclear Medicine 22(3): 176-178
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0363-9762 PMID: 9067672 Document Number: 476586
The diagnostic dilemma to differentiate angiomyolipomas from renal cell carcinoma has been resolved by computerized tomography and sonography. However, these imaging modalities are incapable of estimating the functional contribution of individual kidneys. Renal scintigraphy can be used for a quantitative impression of renal function and is, therefore, of additional value in monitoring conservatively treated tuberous sclerosis patients as shown by the case report.