Papillary renal cell carcinoma: CT and sonographic evaluation

Conference · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Am. J. Roentgenol. Radium Ther.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6132426

Press, G A; McClennan, B L; Melson, G L; Weyman, P J; Mauro, M A; Lee, J K.T.

The CT, sonographic, and pathologic appearances of 13 surgically confirmed cases of papillary renal cell carcinoma were reviewed. CT-pathologic correlation was available in all 13 cases. Sonography was performed in eight patients (10 distinct renal masses). CT features closely correlated with the previously established clinicopathologic and angiographic appearances. Papillary renal cell carcinoma demonstrated low stage at presentation in most cases, had a high frequency of calcification, and had less enhancement than typical hypernephroma on CT scans. No consistent sonographic pattern existed. On the basis of these observations, a prospective CT diagnosis of papillary renal cell carcinoma can be confidently made in many circumstances. This is particularly important when renal-sparing surgery is a clinical consideration.

• Research Organization: Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
• OSTI ID: 6132426
• Report Number(s): CONF-8404183-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. J. Roentgenol. Radium Ther.; (United States) Journal Volume: 143:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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