A patient is preparing to undergo renal computed tomography (CT).Which of the following are indications for this procedure? Select all that apply.
A)Guide biopsy needles into areas of suspected tumors in the kidneys.
B)Guide placement of catheters for drainage of renal abscesses.
C)Evaluate cysts, masses, abscesses, renal calculi, obstruction, and trauma.
D)Detect herniated intervertebral disks.
E)Detect congenital anomalies, such as spina bifida, meningocele, and myelocele.

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Renal CT is commonly used for guiding biopsy needles and catheters for drainage of abscesses. It is also used to evaluate a variety of renal conditions such as cysts, masses, abscesses, renal calculi, obstruction, and trauma. Detecting herniated intervertebral disks or congenital anomalies are not indications for renal CT.

A Patient Is Preparing to Undergo Renal Computed Tomography (CT)