Magnetic resonance imaging in the detection and characterization of renal diseases
Joint Authors
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 3 (30 Jun. 2004), pp.283-299, 17 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2004-06-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Over the last decade, state-of-the-art magnetic resonance MRI has become a valuable partner in the clinical imaging arena to tackle a wide variety of kidney diseases in a non-invasive manner, mainly due to its high tissue contrast and multiplanar imaging capabilities.
Paramagnetic contrast agents have further improved the performance of MRI of the kidney since their administration seems to be applicable in virtually all patients, irrespective of their age, renal function and their ability to cooperate.
Moreover, MRI is particularly helpful for further differentiation of lesions that are equivocal on CT and/or ultrasound.
Further technical developments of applied MR-techniques and further improvements in spatial resolution will expand the imaging possibilities and create new tracts and challenges in the MRI evaluation of kidney disease.
An overview of the current status of MRI in the diagnosis of renal abnormalities, which includes description of technique and normal anatomy and congenital variants, is given.
The benefits of MRI in diagnosing diseases of renal parenchyma mass lesions such as cysts, renal cystic diseases, and benign and malignant tumors is reviewed.
Furthermore, the MRI diagnosis of vascular diseases, diffuse renal parenchymal diseases, renal infectious diseases and the pathology of the renal collecting system will be discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Verswijvel, Geert& Oyen, R.. 2004. Magnetic resonance imaging in the detection and characterization of renal diseases. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 15, no. 3, pp.283-299.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-58114
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Verswijvel, Geert& Oyen, R.. Magnetic resonance imaging in the detection and characterization of renal diseases. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 15, no. 3 (Dec. 2004), pp.283-299.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-58114
American Medical Association (AMA)
Verswijvel, Geert& Oyen, R.. Magnetic resonance imaging in the detection and characterization of renal diseases. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2004. Vol. 15, no. 3, pp.283-299.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-58114
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 297-299
Record ID
BIM-58114