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Advances in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) imaging, including molecular imaging and radiomics, are improving detection and guiding conservative management for small renal masses. This evolution aims to reduce unnecessary invasive procedures for benign renal lesions.

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  • Radiology and Oncology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Urologic Oncology

Background:

  • Rising incidence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) due to improved imaging sensitivity, leading to increased detection of incidentalomas.
  • Current imaging modalities for RCC include ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the latest advancements in imaging techniques for renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
  • To review emerging molecular imaging and radiomics applications in RCC diagnosis and characterization.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of Medline and Google Scholar up to May 2024.
  • Inclusion of keywords such as "renal cell carcinoma", "renal mass", various imaging modalities (ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET/CT, SPECT/CT), and radiomics.
  • Manual checking of reference lists for eligible studies, excluding non-English articles.

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  • Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is an emerging alternative for renal mass characterization.
  • Significant advancements in molecular imaging, including FDG PET/CT, PSMA PET/CT, 99mTc-Sestamibi SPECT/CT, and carbonic anhydrase IX targeted agents.
  • Radiomics and artificial intelligence (AI) represent growing areas of interest in RCC imaging.

Conclusions:

  • Molecular imaging is poised to significantly change RCC imaging, supporting a more conservative management approach for small renal masses (SRMs).
  • Improved imaging is expected to decrease the need for invasive surgeries or biopsies for benign or indolent renal lesions.