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DMSA Renal Cortical Scan

Indications
1. Differentiate Cystitis from Pyelonephritis
2. Assessment for renal scarring
Efficacy: Pyelonephritis Diagnosis
1. Test Sensitivity: 91%
2. Test Specificity: 100%

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