The medical term for an x-ray image of the renal pelvis after contrast dye is injected into the ureter is:
A) pyeloplasty.
B) intravenous pyelogram.
C) pyelolithotomy.
D) retrograde pyelogram.

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The term described in the question is specifically referring to a retrograde pyelogram, as it involves injecting contrast dye directly into the ureter rather than into the bloodstream like with an intravenous pyelogram. Pyeloplasty is a surgical procedure to repair a blockage in the renal pelvis, and pyelolithotomy is a surgical removal of a kidney stone from the renal pelvis.

The Medical Term for an X-Ray Image of the Renal