Francisco V A Lima1, Jorge Elias2, Fernando Chahud3, Rodolfo B Reis4, Valdair F Muglia2. 1. Radiologist, Post-graduation Scholar, Department of Imaging, Radiation Oncology and Oncohematology, Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. 2. Department of Imaging, Radiation Oncology and Oncohematology, Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. 3. Department of Pathology, Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. 4. Department of Surgery and Anatomy, Urology Division, Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of signal loss on in-phase (IP) gradient-echo (GRE) images for differentiation between renal cell carcinomas (RCCs) and lipid-poor angiomyolipomas (lpAMLs). METHODS: We retrospectively searched our institutional database for histologically proven small RCCs (<5.0 cm) and AMLs without visible macroscopic fat (lpAMLs). Two experienced radiologists assessed MRIs qualitatively, to depict signal loss foci on IP GRE images. A third radiologist drew regions of interest (ROIs) on the same lesions, on IP and out-of-phase (OP) images to calculate the ratio of signal loss. Diagnostic accuracy parameters were calculated for both techniques and the inter-reader agreement for the qualitative analysis was evaluated using the κ test. RESULTS: 15 (38.4%) RCCs lost their signal on IP images, with a sensitivity of 38.5% (95% CI = 23.4-55.4), a specificity of 100% (71.1-100), a positive predictive value (PPV) of 100% (73.4-100), a negative predictive value (NPV) of 31.4% (26.3-37.0), and an overall accuracy of 52% (37.4-66.3%). In terms of the quantitative analysis, the signal intensity index (SII= [(SIIP - SIOP) / SIOP] x 100) for RCCs was -0.132 ± 0.05, while for AMLs it was -0.031 ± 0.02, p = 0.26. The AUC was 0.414 ± -0.09 (0.237-0.592). Using 19% of signal loss as the threshold, sensitivity was 16% and specificity was 100%. The κappa value for subjective analysis was 0.63. CONCLUSION: Signal loss in "IP" images, assessed subjectively, was highly specific for distinction between RCCs and lpAMLs, although with low sensitivity. The findings can be used to improve the preoperative diagnostic accuracy of MRI for renal masses. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Signal loss on "IP" GRE images is a reliable sign for differentiation between RCC and lpAMLs.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of signal loss on in-phase (IP) gradient-echo (GRE) images for differentiation between renal cell carcinomas (RCCs) and lipid-poor angiomyolipomas (lpAMLs). METHODS: We retrospectively searched our institutional database for histologically proven small RCCs (<5.0 cm) and AMLs without visible macroscopic fat (lpAMLs). Two experienced radiologists assessed MRIs qualitatively, to depict signal loss foci on IP GRE images. A third radiologist drew regions of interest (ROIs) on the same lesions, on IP and out-of-phase (OP) images to calculate the ratio of signal loss. Diagnostic accuracy parameters were calculated for both techniques and the inter-reader agreement for the qualitative analysis was evaluated using the κ test. RESULTS: 15 (38.4%) RCCs lost their signal on IP images, with a sensitivity of 38.5% (95% CI = 23.4-55.4), a specificity of 100% (71.1-100), a positive predictive value (PPV) of 100% (73.4-100), a negative predictive value (NPV) of 31.4% (26.3-37.0), and an overall accuracy of 52% (37.4-66.3%). In terms of the quantitative analysis, the signal intensity index (SII= [(SIIP - SIOP) / SIOP] x 100) for RCCs was -0.132 ± 0.05, while for AMLs it was -0.031 ± 0.02, p = 0.26. The AUC was 0.414 ± -0.09 (0.237-0.592). Using 19% of signal loss as the threshold, sensitivity was 16% and specificity was 100%. The κappa value for subjective analysis was 0.63. CONCLUSION: Signal loss in "IP" images, assessed subjectively, was highly specific for distinction between RCCs and lpAMLs, although with low sensitivity. The findings can be used to improve the preoperative diagnostic accuracy of MRI for renal masses. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Signal loss on "IP" GRE images is a reliable sign for differentiation between RCC and lpAMLs.
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