Current Status of Renal Radiopharmaceuticals

Abstract

This is the fourth and final CE article in the Radiopharmaceutical Series. After reading and studying this paper, the nuclear medicine technologist will be able to: (1) discuss principles of renal anatomy and physiology; and (2) compare and contrast various renal radiopharmaceuticals, including method of localization, primary usefulness, and associated pitfalls. Additionally, this article will familiarize technologists with research efforts to develop a Tc-99m tubular function agent.