Appearance of the Upper Urinary System After Treatment
Vincenzo K Wong1, Mamie Gao2, Gary Lloyd Horn3
1Department of Abdominal Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Street, Unit 1473, Houston, TX 77030-4009, USA.
Abstract:
Renal cell carcinoma and upper tract urothelial cancer are increasing in incidence. Rates of local recurrence and complications vary with the treatment modality, but the imaging appearance of recurrence and complications is similar no matter the method of local treatment. The use of contrast-enhanced, multiphase imaging is recommended to best evaluate the treatment bed for recurrence and complications. In this article, we cover the most common current local treatments for these cancers along with the patterns of recurrence and complications.
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