Spiral CT of the kidneys: Role in characterization of renal disease. Part I: Nonneoplastic disease

S. H. Wyatt, B. A. Urban, E. K. Fishman

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Abstract

Spiral CT is ideally suited for evaluation of the kidneys. Continuous data acquisition and uniform contrast enhancement improve characterization of renal pathology. This article provides examples of the spiral CT appearance of various nonneoplastic conditions, with emphasis, on renal cystic disease, inflammatory disease, an vascular disease.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1-37
Number of pages37
JournalCritical reviews in diagnostic imaging
Volume36
Issue number1
StatePublished - Jan 1 1995
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • kidney CT
  • kidney cysts
  • kidney infection
  • spiral CT

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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