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With the advances in CT, temporal and spatial resolution constantly improves. With the introduction of MDCT scanners, imaging of the whole body in an early arterial phase with a reconstructed slice thickness of 1 mm and less became technically feasible. 3D reconstructions allow an artifact-free multiplanar reconstruction of these high-resolution CT datasets. With the development of new MRI technologies like parallel imaging, higher field strength, and the use of designated coils, image quality is improving. In the wide field of urogenital tumors, the different imaging modalities offer different advantages and are limited in some indications. Additionally, the traditional use of established imaging modalities and traditional staging methods like excretory urography (EU) and digital rectal examination limit the use of modern cross-sectional imaging with its excellent staging results. The improvements of imaging quality for urogenital tumors will influence the pre- and postoperative workup of patients. In some tumor entities, the results are discussed controversial in the literature, so further studies have to compare modern with traditional diagnostic methods.
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Hallscheidt, P. (2009). Urogenital Tumors. In: Reiser, M., Becker, C., Nikolaou, K., Glazer, G. (eds) Multislice CT. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-33125-4_32
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