Reasons why referring doctors order renal ultrasound contrast studies.

Diana Kazimierski Michael VanesCynthia L PetersonRichard G Barr

Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2021)

The main reason for a renal CEUS referral is to characterize a mass which could not be characterized on CT or MRI. Another main indication is for long-term follow-up of lesions to decrease radiation dose. Referrals due to inability to receive CT or MRI contrast or renal insufficiency were minor indications.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
magnetic resonance
computed tomography
diffusion weighted imaging
dual energy
image quality
primary care
positron emission tomography