Sonography in benign and malignant renal masses.
Ultrasonography and CT have allowed improved detection of renal mass lesions. Though ultrasonography is less sensitive in the characterization of the renal mass lesions, it is often the first imaging modality for evacuation of the kidneys. This article gives an overview of the benign and malignant renal mass lesions and the role of ultrasonography in their characterization.
Paspulati
Raj Mohan
RM
Department of Radiology, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. paspulati@uhrad.com
Bhatt
Shweta
S
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D014463:Ultrasonography