Uncommon malignant renal tumors and atypical presentation of common ones: a guide for radiologists

Abstract

Objective: While the typical imaging features of the more common RCC subtypes have previously been described, they can at times have unusual, but distinguishing features. Rarer renal tumors span a broad range of imaging features, but they may also have characteristic presentations. We review the key imaging features of atypical presentations of malignant renal tumors and uncommon malignant renal tumors.

Conclusion: Renal tumors have many different presentation patterns, but knowledge of the distinguishing MR and CT features can help identify both atypical presentation of common malignancies and uncommon renal tumors.

Keywords: CT; Kidney; MRI; Neoplasm; RCC.