Renal cell carcinoma: diagnosis, staging, and surveillance

CS Ng, CG Wood, PM Silverman… - American Journal of …, 2008 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
CS Ng, CG Wood, PM Silverman, NM Tannir, P Tamboli, CM Sandler
American Journal of Roentgenology, 2008Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. This educational review focuses on the staging and radiologic evaluation of
renal cell carcinoma. It includes discussion of the epidemiology, pathology, and therapeutic
options of renal cell carcinoma and the implications for radiologic follow-up. CONCLUSION.
The incidence of renal cell carinoma has been increasing. Imaging plays a central role in its
detection, staging, and treatment evaluation and follow-up.
OBJECTIVE. This educational review focuses on the staging and radiologic evaluation of renal cell carcinoma. It includes discussion of the epidemiology, pathology, and therapeutic options of renal cell carcinoma and the implications for radiologic follow-up.
CONCLUSION. The incidence of renal cell carinoma has been increasing. Imaging plays a central role in its detection, staging, and treatment evaluation and follow-up.
Am Roentgen Ray Soc