The role of contrast agents in the diagnosis of renal diseases.

Curr Probl Diagn Radiol

Department of Radiology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain.

Published: February 2016

AI Article Synopsis

  • Doctors use special imaging tools like CT scans and MRIs to see how well kidneys are working and if there are any diseases.
  • The way the images look when using these tools can tell doctors a lot about blood flow and if there is something wrong.
  • This review talks about how these images look for different kidney problems like inflammation, blood vessel issues, and tumors.

Article Abstract

The behavior of dynamic enhancement using imaging modalities such as enhanced computed tomography, enhanced magnetic resonance, and contrast-enhanced ultrasound is one of the most important features of imaging characterization of kidney diseases. The enhancement pattern depends on the macrovasculature and microvasculature and is correlated with specific pathologic features. This review focuses on the enhancement pattern of different renal conditions including inflammatory, vascular, and oncologic diseases, with emphasis on the pathophysiological bases of altered perfusion.

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