title: Renal capsular tumors: the angiographic features.
abstract: Five masses of the renal capsule, which were studied angiographically, demonstrated a typical inward displacement of the renal parenchyma, and prominence and variable displacement of the renal capsular arteries. Benign lesions typically lacked malignant neovascularity and had a sharp interface with the renal parenchyma. The angiographic characterization of renal capsular lesions may help in identification of benign lesions and prevent unnecessary nephrectomy.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008080:Liposarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009455:Neurofibroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*