MDCT evaluation of ureteral tumors: Advantages of 3D reconstruction and volume visualization

Siva P. Raman; Karen M. Horton; Elliot K. Fishman

doi:10.2214/AJR.13.10880

MDCT evaluation of ureteral tumors: Advantages of 3D reconstruction and volume visualization

Siva P. Raman, Karen M. Horton, Elliot K. Fishman

School of Medicine

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. This article reviews the use of CT urography in diagnosing ureteral transitional cell carcinomas, different CT urography protocols, CT findings suggestive of ureteral malignancy, and the importance of 3D reconstructions. CONCLUSION. The ureters can be problematic to evaluate on CT, partly because of difficulties in obtaining adequate ureteral distention and opacification. Proper diagnosis hinges not only on appropriate interpretation of the axial images but also on the utilization of a 3D technique (volume rendering or maximum intensity projection) as an ancillary tool.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1239-1247
Number of pages	9
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	201
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.13.10880
State	Published - Dec 2013

Keywords

3D technique
CT urography
MDCT
Transitional cell carcinoma
Ureter

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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