Breath-hold MR urography (MRU) is being used with increasing frequency to evaluate urinary tract pathology. Although multiple studies have documented the accuracy of breath-hold MRU in the evaluation of obstructive uropathy, pitfalls associated with this technique may result in diagnostic errors.:This essay illustrates both technical and interpretive pitfalls of MRU and suggests strategies for their recognition and avoidance.
Diagnostic pitfalls of breath-hold MR urography in obstructive uropathy
GAETA, Michele;BLANDINO, Alfredo;SCRIBANO, Emanuele;MAZZIOTTI, Silvio;MINUTOLI, Fabio;PANDOLFO, Ignazio
1999-01-01
Abstract
Breath-hold MR urography (MRU) is being used with increasing frequency to evaluate urinary tract pathology. Although multiple studies have documented the accuracy of breath-hold MRU in the evaluation of obstructive uropathy, pitfalls associated with this technique may result in diagnostic errors.:This essay illustrates both technical and interpretive pitfalls of MRU and suggests strategies for their recognition and avoidance.File in questo prodotto:
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