Renal cell carcinoma other imaging findings
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]
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Overview
PET CT and angiography may be helpful in the diagnosis or following-up patients with renal cell carcinoma. Bone scan is recommended in patients with elevated alkaline phosphatase to rule out bone metastasis.
Other imaging findings
PET CT
The use of PET CT is not currently used as a standard for the diagnosis or follow-up in renal cell carcinoma, according to the 2013 American Urological Association guidelines. However, its use and advantages are still under investigation.[1]
Bone Scan
Bone scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma. Bone scan is recommended in patients with elevated alkaline phosphatase to rule out bone metastasis.[1]
Angiography
Catheter-based renal angiography is rarely necessary for diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Donat SM, Diaz M, Bishoff JT, Coleman JA, Dahm P, Derweesh IH; et al. (2013). "Follow-up for Clinically Localized Renal Neoplasms: AUA Guideline". J Urol. 190 (2): 407–16. doi:10.1016/j.juro.2013.04.121. PMID 23665399.