High-dose calcitriol, docetaxel and zoledronic acid in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer: a phase II study.

Introduction: Docetaxel has become the standard chemotherapy for patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). We wanted to assess the efficacy and safety of a weekly high-dose calcitriol, docetaxel and zoledronic acid combination in CRPC.

Patients And Methods: Thirty patients were enrolled to receive calcitriol 0.

Current imaging of solid renal masses.

More than 40% of solid renal masses are incidentally discovered by ultrasound examinations. Computed tomography (CT) remains the cornerstone investigation for characterization and assessment of the extent of renal tumors, it is complementary to ultrasound. MR imaging is an adjunctive method reserved as a problem-solving technique for indeterminate masses by ultrasound and CT.