Urogram
A urogram is an imaging study used to assess parts of the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
When to get help quickly: A urogram becomes more urgent if there is persistent blood in the urine, severe flank pain, suspected obstruction, or concern that the kidneys are being affected.
Common symptoms
Doctors may request a urogram for blood in the urine, recurrent urinary infections, suspected urinary blockage, kidney-area pain, or a concern about a mass or structural problem in the urinary tract.
When imaging helps
It helps when doctors need to look carefully at the urinary collecting system, trace urine flow, and check for stones, blockage, tumors, or anatomical abnormalities.
What radiology does
Depending on the test type, CT or contrast-based imaging helps show obstruction, stones, masses, or structural abnormalities.
What usually happens next
What happens next depends on the cause found and may involve urology care, follow-up imaging, or procedure-based treatment.
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Related scan guides
- CT UrogramA CT Urogram is a special type of CT scan that focuses on the urinary tract. This includes the kidneys, ureters (the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder), and the bladder itself.
- Intravenous Urogram (IVU)An Intravenous Urogram (IVU), also known as an Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP), is a special X-ray test that helps doctors see how well your kidneys, ureters, and bladder are working. It involves injecting a contrast...
- MR UrographyAn MR Urography is a specialized MRI scan focused on the kidneys, ureters, and bladder — the parts of the body that produce, carry, and store urine. It is a radiation-free alternative to CT urography, especially valuable for children, pregnant women, and patients who cannot have iodine contrast.