Role of CT in Assessment and Characterization of Renal Masses
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medicine surgery and Radiology - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: The purpose of our study is to compare thin-section corticomedullary and nephrographic phase images of the kidneys to determine whether one of these phases of parenchymal enhancement is superior in the characterization of a previously detected indeterminate renal mass. Materials and Methods: This was a cross sectional prospective study which included 30 consecutive cases of renal masses detected on MDCT. The study data was collected from July 2014 to June 2016 in the Department of Radio-diagnosis, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College Hospital and research center, Bijapur, Karnataka. Attenuation values and enhancement pattern of renal masses during unenhanced, corticomedullary and nephrographic phases were analysed, for better detection and characterization of renal masses by multidetector computed tomography. Results: No statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) in enhancement were noted for the radiologically benign cysts when the corticomedullary and nephrographic phases were compared. The normal renal cortex demonstrated greater enhancement in nephrographic phase (mean - 137 ± 9 HU) than in corticomedullary phase (mean -122± 15 HU). Conclusion: To conclude, MDCT protocol for evaluation of renal masses should include unenhanced, corticomedullary and nephrographic phases for better detection and characterization of renal masses.
Authors and Affiliations
Satish Patil, Shivanand Patil, Vishal Nimbal
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP424501
- DOI 10.21276/ijcmsr.2018.3.2.41
- Views 127
- Downloads 0
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of General Dental Practitioners towards Oral Biopsy in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Introduction: A general dental practitioner(GDP) should be able to detect and identify various oral lesions, hence provide accurate diagnosis and treatment plan to the patient for better prognosis. Some oral lesions whic...
Evaluation of Arthroscopy Versus MRI in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Introduction: The knee is an important weight-bearing joint, capable of performing complex and extensive movements. The study endeavors to determine the role of MRI in diagnosing Anterior cruciate ligament injuries of th...
MRI Findings in Patients with Symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia – A Retrospective Study
Introduction: Trigeminal neuralgia (TGN) is an intense facial pain in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve. The common reason for TGN is the compression of the cisternal division of the trigeminal nerve by a vessel,...
A Study on Role of Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) in Evaluation of Female Infertility
Introduction: Infertility has important social and personal complications in most parts of the country. Hysterosalpingography has for many years being an invaluable procedure for the assessment of tubal patency and intra...
Correlation and Predictive Value of the FDG uptake within Primary Mass in Non-small Cell Lung Carcinoma and Incidence of Distal Metastases
Introduction: Identification of tumour anatomic and functional features may allow us a better understanding of cancer dissemination. Here, we investigated how 18-Fluorine -Fluoro-2-Deoxyglucose [FDG] uptake influences th...