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Biopsy
Kidney Biopsy
Kidney (renal biopsy) is performed by a radiologist using a needle
under ultrasound or CT guidance. Information provided by kidney
(renal) biopsy is used by nephrologists (kidney specialists) to
evaluate the kidney. Renal biopsy can assist your doctor in treatment
planning and prognosis. It may be used to diagnose the cause of
kidney disease and to differentiate between primary and metastatic
lesions in the kidney. Renal biopsy may also be used to gauge rejection
after kidney transplant. Kidneys are highly vascular (full of blood
vessels). The potential for bleeding following renal biopsy is high
and may be treated by embolization
if necessary. Complete blood cell counts 4 and 24 hours post procedure
will show any drop in hemoglobin and hematocrit, indications of
internal bleeding.
For more information, see general
biopsy information
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