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[The renal pelvic tumor in the sonogram].
Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|April 1, 1983
Summary
Ultrasonography effectively screens for kidney pelvic tumors, detecting 6.5% of cases in a prospective study. This imaging technique is highly relevant for diagnosing renal pelvic carcinomas.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Radiology
- Oncology
Context:
- Prospective evaluation of 2350 patients undergoing kidney screening.
- Focus on establishing sonographic criteria for renal pelvic tumors.
- Utilizes compound scanner for recognizing indirect ultrasonic signs.
Purpose:
- To establish sonographic criteria for detecting renal pelvic tumors.
- To determine the frequency of renal pelvic tumors detectable by ultrasonography.
- To assess the diagnostic relevance of ultrasonography in renal pelvic carcinoma.
Summary:
- Ultrasonography identified renal pelvic tumors in 15 out of 2350 patients (6.5% frequency).
- Indirect ultrasonic signs, recognized by compound scanners, aided in tumor detection.
- Retrospective analysis of renal pelvic carcinoma surgeries validated the diagnostic findings.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant role of ultrasonography in diagnosing renal pelvic tumors.
- Provides established sonographic criteria for improved detection rates.
- Underlines the clinical relevance of ultrasonography in managing renal pelvic carcinomas.