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CT appearance of renal infarct
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|April 1, 1980
Summary
A focal kidney infarct can appear as a low-density mass on computed tomography (CT) scans. This diagnosis should be considered in patients with relevant medical history presenting with such imaging findings.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Renal masses can present diagnostic challenges in clinical practice.
- Computed tomography (CT) is a key imaging modality for evaluating renal lesions.
Observation:
- A case of histologically confirmed focal renal infarct is described.
- The infarct presented as a focal low-density mass lesion on CT imaging.
Findings:
- Focal renal infarction can mimic other renal mass lesions on CT.
- Low CT attenuation in the kidney may represent infarction.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider renal infarction in the differential diagnosis of focal low-density renal masses.
- Integrating clinical history with CT findings is crucial for accurate diagnosis of renal infarction.