Published November 1982 | Version v1
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Increase in CT attenuation values of parapelvic renal cysts after retrograde pyelography

Creators

  • 1. Hospital of the Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Description

The differentiation of high-density parapelvic renal cysts from other renal masses by computerized tomography is reported. In this case, the high density renal cyst was seen after retrograde pyelography in which the contrast material artifactually raised the attenuation value temporarily. A repeat CT examination after a short delay can be diagnostic

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.
Journal Volume
139
Journal Issue
5
Series
AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.
Journal Page Range
991-993
ISSN
0361-803X

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
14772019
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DENSITY; DIAGNOSIS; KIDNEYS; NEOPLASMS; PATIENTS; UROGENITAL SYSTEM DISEASES
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; ORGANS; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; TOMOGRAPHY