title: MR imaging of the kidneys and adrenal glands.
abstract: By performing a comprehensive MR imaging examination, it is not only possible accurately to characterize and stage cystic and solid lesions of the kidney, but also to provide important preoperative information to the surgeon. In addition, MR imaging can characterize many adrenal lesions and frequently can obviate the need to obtain biopsies. The continued development and growth of MR technology combined with the current trend toward minimally invasive surgery will expand the role of MR imaging in the future.
authors.affiliation: Division of Abdominal Imaging, Department of Radiology, HW202, New York University Medical Center, 560 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA. gary.israel@med.nyu.edu
authors.forename: Gary M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Israel
authors.forename: Glenn A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Krinsky
mesh_terms: D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media