CT Intravenous pyelography (IVP) is a diagnostic multiphase CT study of the urinary tract system which is used to clarify diagnoses when a CT Kidney, ureters and bladder (KUB) scan is unable to depict abnormalities clearly.

What does a CT IVP show?

An IVP shows details of the inside of the urinary tract including the kidneys, ureters and bladder. Computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may add valuable information about the functioning tissue of the kidneys and surrounding structures nearby the kidneys, ureters and bladder.

What is the difference between a CT scan and IVP?

A CT scan is a type of x-ray that takes a series of pictures as it rotates around you. CT scans can provide more detailed information than an IVP. But IVP tests can be very helpful in finding kidney stones and certain urinary tract disorders. Also, an IVP test exposes you to less radiation than a CT scan.