Evaluation of renal masses considered indeterminate on computed tomography

Journal Article · Sun Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.142.2.7054831· OSTI ID:5638412

Balfe, D M; McClennan, B L; Stanley, R J; Weyman, P J; Sagel, S S

Of 815 renal masses studied by computed tomography (CT), 60 did not fit the criteria for cyst or neoplasm and thus were called indeterminate. When artifacts were present, the likely diagnosis was a simple cyst; when no artifacts were present to explain atypical features in cyst-like masses, further investigation was necessary. Angiography was useful in only 16%, while ultrasound combined with cyst aspiration was diagnostic in 84%. All solid lesions required surgical investigation. Ultrasound with or without aspiration is recommended for all cyst-like renal masses thought to be indeterminate on CT.

• Research Organization: Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St Louis, MO
• OSTI ID: 5638412
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 142:2; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ABSCESSES
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
BLOOD VESSELS
BODY
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
KIDNEYS
MEDICINE
NEOPLASMS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
PATIENTS
RADIOLOGY
TOMOGRAPHY
ULTRASONOGRAPHY