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In Vivo, Percutaneous, Needle Based, Optical Coherence Tomography of Renal Masses
Published on: March 30, 2015
Ultrasound of Renal Masses
Constantine M Burgan1, Rupan Sanyal1, Mark E Lockhart1
1Department of Radiology, University of Alabama-Birmingham, 625 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
Abstract:
Renal masses are common incidental findings. Although most are benign, it is important to evaluate for features concerning for malignancy. Because of its relative low cost; excellent differentiation among simple cysts, complex cysts, and solid lesions; and lack of ionizing radiation, ultrasound is the preferred modality for initial workup of renal lesions. Given the increasing availability of contrast-enhanced ultrasound, more and more lesions are now able to be completely characterized by sonography alone, including use of the Bosniak criteria.
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