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Recent Innovations in Renal Vascular Imaging.
Arash Bedayat1, Cameron Hassani1, Ashley E Prosper1
1Department of Radiological Sciences, Thoracic and Diagnostic Cardiovascular Imaging, David Geffen School Medicine, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), 10945 Le Conte Avenue, Suite 3371, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|May 31, 2020
Summary
Radiologists need detailed renal vascular anatomy knowledge for accurate noninvasive imaging. This review covers anatomy, findings, and protocols for diagnosing kidney vascular conditions like hypertension and neoplasm.
Area of Science:
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Vascular Imaging
- Renal Anatomy
Background:
- 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.
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