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Reporting on Renal Masses, Recommendations for Terminology, and Sample Templates.
Patricia Balthazar1, Hena Joshi2, Marta E Heilbrun3
1Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, 1364 Clifton Road, Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. Electronic address: https://twitter.com/PBalthazarMD.
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|August 15, 2020
Summary
Radiologists can improve the diagnosis and management of small renal masses by using standardized reporting templates and terminology. This approach enhances diagnostic accuracy and refines understanding of mass impact on patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Oncology
- Urology
Background:
- Small renal masses are common, ranging from benign cysts to malignant tumors.
- Radiologists frequently encounter these lesions, presenting opportunities to impact patient care.
- Accurate characterization of renal masses is crucial for appropriate management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize recent updates in the understanding of renal mass descriptors.
- To provide standardized templates and a glossary for radiology reporting of renal masses.
- To enhance diagnostic accuracy and influence the management of small renal masses.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent literature on renal mass characterization.
- Development of standardized reporting templates.
- Compilation of a glossary of key terms for renal mass reporting.
Main Results:
- Identification of critical observations and descriptors for small renal masses.
- Presentation of structured templates to guide radiology reports.
- Provision of a glossary to ensure consistent terminology.
Conclusions:
- Standardized reporting improves the quality of data for small renal masses.
- Enhanced reporting facilitates better understanding of mass impact on patient outcomes.
- Adoption of these tools can optimize the diagnostic accuracy and management of renal masses.
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