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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Radiology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Historically, solid renal neoplasms without fat were often presumed to be renal cell carcinoma and treated with nephrectomy.
  • Advances in surgical options, ablative technologies, renal mass biopsy, targeted therapies, and tumor biology understanding necessitate a shift.
  • Current diagnostic algorithms focus on simple distinctions (solid/cystic, enhancing/non-enhancing), which are insufficient for personalized treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current imaging approach for solid renal masses in adults.
  • To emphasize the role of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in characterizing these lesions.
  • To highlight how clinical data can augment MRI findings for improved diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of imaging techniques for solid renal masses.
  • Focus on multiparametric MRI protocols.
  • Integration of clinical data with imaging findings.

Main Results:

  • Computed tomography (CT) has limitations in characterizing solid renal masses beyond attenuation and enhancement.
  • CT involves ionizing radiation exposure.
  • Multiparametric MRI offers a more comprehensive characterization of solid renal masses.

Conclusions:

  • The traditional approach to solid renal masses is evolving towards subtype- and cytogenetic-specific therapies.
  • Multiparametric MRI is increasingly vital for accurate characterization of solid renal masses.
  • An integrated approach combining multiparametric MRI and clinical data is essential for this new era of personalized renal tumor management.