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Review
. 2019 May;57(3):585-600.
doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2019.01.009. Epub 2019 Feb 26.

Ultrasound of Renal Masses

Constantine M Burgan  1 , Rupan Sanyal  2 , Mark E Lockhart  2
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Review

Ultrasound of Renal Masses

Constantine M Burgan et al. Radiol Clin North Am. 2019 May.

Abstract

Renal masses are common incidental findings. Although most are benign, it is important to evaluate for features concerning for malignancy. Because of its relative low cost; excellent differentiation among simple cysts, complex cysts, and solid lesions; and lack of ionizing radiation, ultrasound is the preferred modality for initial workup of renal lesions. Given the increasing availability of contrast-enhanced ultrasound, more and more lesions are now able to be completely characterized by sonography alone, including use of the Bosniak criteria.

Keywords: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound; Renal cyst ultrasound; Ultrasound of renal masses.

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