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Imaging of renal cell carcinoma.

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common kidney cancer in adults. Early and accurate imaging plays an important role in the detection, staging, and follow-up of RCC. Patient care and case management revolves heavily around diagnostic imaging so it is imperative that appropriate and adequate imaging is acquired. There are well-established standard imaging protocols available to patients and their providers, although at the same time, there is also extensive ongoing research on improving the various modalities. Ultrasound has been the most commonly used imaging technique for renal imaging in general. However, computed tomography (CT) is the first choice for imaging of renal masses, and has been the mainstay for several decades. High resolution, reproducibility, reasonable preparation and acquisition time, and acceptable cost allow CT to remain as the primary choice for radiologic imaging. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered as an important alternative in patients requiring further imaging or in cases of allergies, pregnancy, or surveillance. With increasing concern over radiation exposure, there has been a trend toward the higher use of MRI. It is important to understand the various imaging options available, as well as the current status of and results from recent RCC imaging studies. In this review we discuss these modalities, including the current state of ultrasound, CT, and MRI in RCC.

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