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Review
. 2015 Jul-Aug;44(4):346-59.
doi: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2015.02.001. Epub 2015 Feb 10.

The role of contrast agents in the diagnosis of renal diseases

Carlos Nicolau  1 , Iban Aldecoa  2 , Laura Bunesch  3 , Carme Mallofre  2 , Carmen Sebastia  3
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Review

The role of contrast agents in the diagnosis of renal diseases

Carlos Nicolau et al. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 2015 Jul-Aug.

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.

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