Imaging of Renal Cell Carcinoma

Abstract

Imaging plays a central role in the contemporary multidisciplinary management of renal cell carcinoma. This article provides an overview of the current imaging modalities, including ultrasound, computed tomography, multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging, and molecular imaging, used in the evaluation of renal cell carcinoma. A summary of the imaging strategies for renal cell carcinoma staging and restaging post-treatment is provided.

Keywords

• renal cell carcinoma
• ultrasound
• computed tomography
• magnetic resonance imaging
• positron emission tomography