Contrast enhanced ultrasound eases interpretation of an unclear renal tumor in addition to CT, MRI and histological findings--a case report in a young patient

Clevert, D-A; Bensler, S; Stickel, M; Horng, A; Strautz, T; Flach, P; Jung, E M; Reiser, M; Staehler, M (2007). Contrast enhanced ultrasound eases interpretation of an unclear renal tumor in addition to CT, MRI and histological findings--a case report in a young patient. Clinical hemorheology and microcirculation, 36(4), pp. 313-8. Amsterdam: IOS Press

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Renal cancer represents accounts for approximately 3% of all adult malignancies with a rising incidence. Incidental diagnosis is mostly based upon ultrasound (US). US and Computed tomography (CT) are the standard imaging modalities for detecting renal cell cancer (RCC). Differentiation between malignant and benign renal tumors is of utmost importance. Contrast enhanced ultrasound (CUS) seems to be a promising new diagnostic option for diagnosis and preoperative treatment planning for patients with renal cancer. It is an additional examination to baseline ultrasound and CT. We report a case of a 37-year-old woman with a papillary renal cell cancer in which CUS helped to differentiate dignity of the tumor. CUS is an additional examination to baseline ultrasound and CT. It is a less invasive technique than contrast enhanced CT and shows even slight tumor blood flow. In addition it may allow a more rapid diagnosis, because of its bedside availability.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Further Contribution)

Division/Institute:

04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine (DRNN) > Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional and Paediatric Radiology

UniBE Contributor:

Bensler, Susanne, Strautz, Tamara Irmgard

ISSN:

1386-0291

ISBN:

17502701

Publisher:

IOS Press

Language:

English

Submitter:

Factscience Import

Date Deposited:

04 Oct 2013 14:54

Last Modified:

05 Dec 2022 14:16

PubMed ID:

17502701

Web of Science ID:

000246537400005

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/23058 (FactScience: 38755)

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