Magnetic resonance urography (MRU) - Dubai Radiology Center
Magnetic Resonance Urography (MRU) does not utilize ionizing radiation compared to conventional and CT urography, making it preferred for patient populations such as pregnant women, children, and those requiring repeated urinary tract examinations. This highlights the unique advantage of using MRU.
MRU can be performed without contrast administration. It provides both anatomic and functional information about the urinary tract in a single examination, potentially eliminating the need for other diagnostic tests such as nuclear scintigraphy. MRU is effective for diagnosing and staging cancers of the kidneys, bladder, and prostate gland, as well as assessing renal function.
MRU is particularly useful for identifying congenital abnormalities, including abnormally positioned, rotated, duplicated, dysplastic, or absent kidneys, as well as ectopic ureters, retro-caval ureters, primary mega-ureters, and uretero-pelvic junction obstructions. In pregnant patients, MRU can distinguish physiological dilatation of the right ureter from obstructive uropathy caused by a calculus without using intravenous contrast material.
Additionally, MRU avoids the use of potentially nephrotoxic iodinated contrast material of CT, making it suitable for evaluating potential renal transplant donors and assessing urologic complications post-transplantation.
MRU is clearly an invaluable service, which we happily provide at DRHC.
