title: Detection and characterization of renal masses by ultrasound: a practical guide.
abstract: In this paper, we review classification schemes of renal cystic lesions, recent technical improvements helpful for improving radiologist confidence, the potential use of microbubble contrast agents, the differential diagnosis of solid renal lesions, and the expanding role of ultrasound-guided biopsy and treatment of renal masses.
authors: Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
authors: Matthew T
authors: MT
authors: Heller
authors: Mitchell E
authors: ME
authors: Tublin
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D052177:Kidney Diseases, Cystic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D045423:Microbubbles; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media