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Cystic Renal Masses

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Imaging of Kidney Cancer

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10.8 Conclusion

Even though the accurate diagnosis of a cystic renal mass is multifactorial, the quality of the examination (CT or MR imaging) is often not emphasized, and yet it is a significant factor in making a correct diagnosis. The techniques for high-quality CT and MR imaging have been reviewed and their role in the characterization of cystic renal masses has been summarized. The Bosniak renal cyst classification has proven helpful in classifying renal cysts into surgical and nonsurgical lesions and its application to MR imaging appears promising. In the future, with further experience using state-of-the-art CT and MR imaging, our ability to diagnose and manage complex cystic renal masses will further advance, leading to improved patient care.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208042, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT, 06520-8042, USA

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Israel, G.M. (2006). Cystic Renal Masses. In: Guermazi, A. (eds) Imaging of Kidney Cancer. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-30003-1_10

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