Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension
Conditions
Brief summary
the investigators explore the possible role of DMSA to detect renal affection in diabetic &/or hypertensive patients by detecting difference in counts using Tc 99m DMSA in control & diabetic &/or hypertensive patients.
Interventions
We explore the possible role of DMSA to detect renal affection in diabetic &/or hypertensive patients by detecting difference in counts using Tc 99m DMSA in control & diabetic &/or hypertensive patients.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* • Patients with diabetes (type2), weather controlled or not. * Patients with essential hypertension. * Patients with diabetes & hypertension. * Within normal renal function (urea & creatinine). * Control cases may be normal individuals (apparently healthy) like donors for renal transplant.
Exclusion criteria
* • Patients with abnormal renal function. * Patients with diseases known to affect kidney function rather diabetes & hypertension e.g. SLE, heart failure or liver cell failure.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Renal Counts | 2-4 hours | Quantitative Tc99m DMSA renal scan using SPECT technique will be used to measure renal function. |
Countries
Egypt