55-yo, awaiting transplant, suspect renal neoplasm, next step?
MKSAP 16 question:
55-yo awaiting kidney transplant (ESRD per lupus). Kidney ultrasound reveals a complex-appearing mass suspicious for a renal neoplasm in the right kidney.
Which of the following is the most appropriate imaging study to perform next?
A) CT with contrast (51%) [correct answer]
B) Intravenous pyelography
C) MRI with gadolinium
D) Positron emission tomography (30%) [wrong answer that I chose]
So I understand that CT is the better radiological modality to characterize said...
55-yo, awaiting transplant, suspect renal neoplasm, next step?
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