pyelography

Examples

• All

• The doctor recommended pyelography to assess any obstructions in her urinary tract.

• Because of her allergy to iodine, she could not undergo intravenous pyelography.

• The doctor recommended a pyelography to examine the kidneys.

• After the pyelography, the results showed a blockage.

• Contrast dye is injected before pyelography to help visualize the kidneys clearly on X-rays.

• The doctor recommended pyelography to assess any obstructions in her urinary tract.

• Because of her allergy to iodine, she could not undergo intravenous pyelography.

Synonyms

P

pyelogram

vspyelography

• Specialized

1 9.9

An X-ray picture of the kidneys and the tubes that carry urine to the bladder

refers to the imaging process rather than the single resulting image

U

urogram

vspyelography

• Specialized

1 8.4

An X-ray picture of the kidneys and bladder to find problems

focuses on kidneys and ureters specifically, not whole urinary system

I

intravenous pyelogram

vspyelography

• Specialized

7.5

An X-ray of the kidneys and the tubes to the bladder after a doctor puts dye into a vein

does not insist the dye is given via a vein

I

intravenous pyelography

vspyelography

• Specialized

5.1

An X-ray test that uses a dye injected into a vein to show the kidneys and urinary tract

refers to the same procedure but may not name the injection route

U

urography

vspyelography

• Specialized

6.8

A medical test using X-rays to take pictures of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder

focuses specifically on kidneys and ureters and uses injected dye

Compounds

I

intravenous pyelography

• Specialized

5.1

An X-ray test that uses a dye injected into a vein to show the kidneys and urinary tract

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology