Venogram

Results

A venogram is an X-ray test that takes pictures of the blood flow through the veins in a certain area of the body.

Arm, leg, or pelvic venogram

Normal:	The dye moves quickly and evenly through all the deep veins of the arm, leg, or pelvis. There are no enlarged veins or blood clots present. The valves in the veins look normal and work properly.
Abnormal:	The venogram shows blocked blood flow to one or more of the deep veins of the arm, leg, or pelvis. If a vein ends or there is more blood flow through the smaller veins, a blood clot may be present. The appearance of the clot may help tell if it is old or new.
	Veins in the arm, leg, or pelvis are enlarged (varicose veins). This can be caused by blocked blood flow or damage to the valves.

 

Kidney venogram

Normal:	The dye moves quickly and evenly through all of the veins of the kidneys (renal veins). There are no enlarged veins or blood clots present.
Abnormal:	A blocked vein from the kidney, a tumor, or a damaged kidney vein is present.

 

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: September 11, 2007
Medical Review:	Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology Kenneth B. Sutherland, CD, BSc, MD, FRCPC - Diagnostic Radiology
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