MRI evaluation of the urothelial tract: Pitfalls and solutions

Andrew D. Chung; Nicola Schieda; Alampady Krishna Shanbhogue; Marc Dilauro; Andrew B. Rosenkrantz; Evan S. Siegelman

doi:10.2214/AJR.16.16348

MRI evaluation of the urothelial tract: Pitfalls and solutions

Andrew D. Chung, Nicola Schieda, Alampady Krishna Shanbhogue, Marc Dilauro, Andrew B. Rosenkrantz, Evan S. Siegelman

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Abstract

Objective. MR urography (MRU) can be an alternative to CT urography (CTU) for imaging of the kidneys, urinary bladder, and collecting systems. MRU can be a challenging examination to perform and interpret, which may result in technical and interpretive errors being made. This article highlights the pitfalls associated with MRU and discusses how to recognize and avoid them. CONCLUSION. When performed properly, MRU may provide imaging quality generally comparable to that of CTU, and it enables comprehensive evaluation of the entire urinary tract.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	W108-W116
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	207
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.16.16348
State	Published - Dec 2016

Keywords

Gadolinium
Kidney
MR urography
MRI
Urinary bladder

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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