Decreased enhancement

What does "Decreased enhancement" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Decreased enhancement" in a medical document refers to a situation where a certain area of the body doesn't light up as much as it usually would during a medical imaging test. This could be due to a variety of reasons, such as less blood flow to that area or a change in the tissue. In this context, it means that the right kidney is not lighting up as much as the left one during the imaging test.

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