Protocol Optimization for Renal Mass Detection and Characterization

Renal masses increasingly are found incidentally, largely due to the frequent use of medical imaging. Computed tomography (CT) and MR imaging are mainstays for renal mass characterization, presurgical planning of renal tumors, and surveillance after surgery or systemic therapy for advanced renal cel...

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Published in:	The Radiologic clinics of North America Vol. 58; no. 5; pp. 851 - 873
Main Authors:	Chu, Jason S., Wang, Zhen J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Inc 01-09-2020
Subjects:	Computed tomography Imaging protocol MR imaging Renal cell carcinoma Renal mass MR imaging Renal mass Computed tomography Imaging protocol Renal cell carcinoma
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Summary:	Renal masses increasingly are found incidentally, largely due to the frequent use of medical imaging. Computed tomography (CT) and MR imaging are mainstays for renal mass characterization, presurgical planning of renal tumors, and surveillance after surgery or systemic therapy for advanced renal cell carcinomas. CT protocols should be tailored to different clinical indications, balancing diagnostic accuracy and radiation exposure. MR imaging protocols should take advantage of the improved soft tissue contrast for renal tumor diagnosis and staging. Optimized imaging protocols enable analysis of imaging features that help narrow the differential diagnoses and guide management in patients with renal masses.
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ISSN:	0033-8389 1557-8275
DOI:	10.1016/j.rcl.2020.05.003