Computed tomography in the renal transplant patient: problems in interpretation

Fluid collections associated with a transplanted kidney can be easily imaged and classified by Hounsfield Unit (HU) into definite categories (2). However, in some entities HU measurements overlap, with differentiation on the basis of clinical course being difficult as well (1,3). This article is addressed to these problems. Although routine radiologic techniques may provide useful knowledge, the usually can add nothing to the definitive solution.