Detection and characterization of renal masses by ultrasound: a practical guide.
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.
Heller
Matthew T
MT
Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
Tublin
Mitchell E
ME
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
D003287:Contrast Media