Oncologic imaging: kidney and ureter

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(83)90422-4· OSTI ID:5178276

McClennan, B L; Balfe, D M

Malignant cancers of the kidney and ureter account for only 2 to 3% of all neoplasms in man. However, early diagnosis and treatment can have a profound effect on patient prognosis and survival. This article seeks to amalgamate a large body of information related to the pathology of primary renal tumors and metastatic disease with current imaging strategies to assist the clinician and enhance his understanding of the wide variety of modern imaging techniques available. Current tumor staging classifications are presented and the various imaging strategies are keyed to detection, definition and treatment options for tumors of the renal parenchyma and ureter. The strengths and limitations of all available imaging modalities are reviewed. An optimal approach to the imaging workup is developed with regard to availability, evolving technology and most importantly, cost efficacy. The controversies and conflicts in imaging and treatment options are explored while constructing a step by step approach that will be both flexible and utilitarian for the clinician faced with daily oncologic management choices.

• Research Organization: Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO
• OSTI ID: 5178276
• Journal Information: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 9:11; ISSN IOBPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
BODY
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
COUNTING TECHNIQUES
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
DOCUMENT TYPES
KIDNEYS
MAGNETIC RESONANCE
MEDICINE
NEOPLASMS
NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PATHOLOGY
PATIENTS
RADIOISOTOPE SCANNING
RADIOLOGY
RESONANCE
REVIEWS
SCINTISCANNING
TOMOGRAPHY
ULTRASONOGRAPHY
URETERS
URINARY TRACT