Chemical shift imaging in the identification of those renal tumours that contain microscopic fat and the utility of multiparametric MRI in their differentiation

ConclusionsA decrease in SI on opposed phase compared with in ‐phase chemical shift imaging favours the diagnosis of either clear cell RCC or an angiomyolipoma. When combined with other parameters in mpMRI, this may aid differentiation of benign from malignant tumours and differentiation of aggressive from indolent RCC subtypes. This may be of value where bi opsy is non‐diagnostic, not feasible due to location or in high‐risk patients.
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research