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  • Vascular Imaging
  • Renal Anatomy

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  • Noninvasive imaging of the renal vascular system is frequently requested.
  • Indications include renovascular hypertension, vasculitis, neoplasm, and structural kidney diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review basic renal vascular anatomy and common imaging findings.
  • To discuss current and future imaging protocols for renovascular conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of renal vascular anatomy.
  • Discussion of imaging findings from ultrasound, CT, and MR imaging.
  • Analysis of current and potential future imaging protocols.

Main Results:

  • Detailed knowledge of renal vascular anatomy and variants is essential for accurate interpretation.
  • Ultrasound, CT, and MR imaging are key modalities for renal vascular assessment.
  • Various imaging protocols can be applied to diagnose specific renovascular pathologies.

Conclusions:

  • Optimized protocolling and interpretation of renal vascular imaging rely on a strong understanding of anatomy.
  • This article provides a foundation for radiologists evaluating renovascular diseases.