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Cystic renal disease
Fadi M EL-Merhi1, Kyongtae T Bae
1Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, 510 South Kingshighway Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America
|July 24, 2004
Summary
Renal cysts are common abnormalities. This article reviews common cystic renal disease types identified by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, reflecting recent classification consensus among medical specialists.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Nephrology
- Pathology
- Urology
Background:
- Renal cysts represent frequent radiographic and clinical findings.
- Cystic renal disease encompasses a diverse range of inherited, developmental, and acquired conditions.
- Recent advancements have fostered consensus on terminology and classification for cystic renal disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss common types of cystic renal disease.
- To focus on conditions identified through magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.
Main Methods:
- Review of common cystic renal disease entities.
- Focus on MR imaging characteristics.
Main Results:
- Consensus on terminology and classification has been achieved.
- Discussion of prevalent MR imaging-related cystic renal diseases.
Conclusions:
- Cystic renal disease classification is evolving.
- MR imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosing and characterizing renal cysts.