| Literature DB >> 28991563 |
Alberto Diaz de Leon1, Ivan Pedrosa2.
Abstract
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) exhibits a diverse and heterogeneous disease spectrum, but insight into its molecular biology has provided an improved understanding of potential risk factors, oncologic behavior, and imaging features. Computed tomography (CT) and MR imaging may allow the identification and preoperative subtyping of RCC and assessment of a response to various therapies. Active surveillance is a viable management option in some patients and has provided further insight into the natural history of RCC, including the favorable prognosis of cystic neoplasms. This article reviews CT and MR imaging in RCC and the role of screening in selected high-risk populations.Entities:
Keywords: Active surveillance; Bosniak classification; Computed tomography imaging; Kidney cancer; MR imaging; Screening
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28991563 PMCID: PMC5669050 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2017.06.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Radiol Clin North Am ISSN: 0033-8389 Impact factor: 2.303