Reasons why referring doctors order renal ultrasound contrast studies.

Purpose: To determine the indications for CEUS for renal mass evaluation.

Methods: This retrospective, single-center, IRB-approved, HIPAA compliant study analyzed data from 303 consecutive patients scheduled for a renal CEUS to determine the indications for the examination. A chart review was performed from 05/01/2020 through 05/31/2021 on all patients who received a renal CEUS.