Renal masses as characterized by ultrasound contrast

Michele Bertolotto; Lorenzo E. Derchi; Calogero Cicero; Mariano Iannelli

doi:10.1016/j.cult.2013.07.003

Renal masses as characterized by ultrasound contrast

Michele Bertolotto, Lorenzo E. Derchi, Calogero Cicero, Mariano Iannelli

A.O.U. San Martino - IST, Istituto Nazionale Ricerca sul Cancro (GENOVA)

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Abstract

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) depicts renal perfusion abnormalities and can assess vascularity of renal lesions. This article reviews the role of CEUS in the evaluation of renal masses, with a focus on differential diagnosis between cysts, solid tumors, and pseudolesions; characterization of complex cysts; and evaluation of lesions with equivocal enhancement at computed tomography. CEUS has an increasing role for the follow-up of patients undergoing tumor ablation. Emerging perspectives on monitoring angiosuppressive therapies in advanced renal cancer and intraoperative applications are discussed. Microbubbles can be injected without regard for renal function. Serious reactions are rarely reported, compared with iodinated contrast material.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	581-592
Number of pages	12
Journal	Ultrasound Clinics
Volume	8
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cult.2013.07.003
Publication status	Published - Oct 2013

Keywords

CEUS
Characterization
Contrast media
Microbubbles
Renal masses
Renal tumors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Radiological and Ultrasound Technology

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