title: The role of contrast agents in the diagnosis of renal diseases.
abstract: The behavior of dynamic enhancement using imaging modalities such as enhanced computed tomography, enhanced magnetic resonance, and contrast-enhanced ultrasound is one of the most important features of imaging characterization of kidney diseases. The enhancement pattern depends on the macrovasculature and microvasculature and is correlated with specific pathologic features. This review focuses on the enhancement pattern of different renal conditions including inflammatory, vascular, and oncologic diseases, with emphasis on the pathophysiological bases of altered perfusion.
authors: Department of Radiology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain. Electronic address: cnicolau@clinic.cat.
authors: Carlos
authors: C
authors: Nicolau
authors: Department of Pathology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Iban
authors: I
authors: Aldecoa
authors: Department of Radiology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Laura
authors: L
authors: Bunesch
authors: Department of Pathology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Carme
authors: C
authors: Mallofre
authors: Department of Radiology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Carmen
authors: C
authors: Sebastia
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media