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Contrast-Enhanced Sonography in Patients with Renal Pathology

Northeastern Ohio Radiology Research and Education Fund, 1044 Belmont Avenue, St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, OH 44510-1790.

Richard G. Barr, MD, PhD

Northeastern Ohio Radiology Research and Education Fund, Youngstown, OH.

Ultrasound contrast agents are currently being evaluated for many potential clinical applications. One such application is in patients with indeterminate renal masses. Patients who do not have simple cysts by sonographic criteria often undergo multiple imaging procedures or intervention to achieve a diagnosis. This study examined the impact of the addition of an intravenous contrast agent on sonographic imaging in patients who had renal masses. This study was performed utilizing solely fundamental imaging and the continued evolution of contrast-specific software coupled with intravenous ultrasound contrast agents has the potential to increase diagnostic capabilities in sonography of renal pathology.

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