Calyceal diverticula (CD) are rare lesions which are difficult to differentiate from renal cysts. Cross sectional examination with excretory imaging facilitates diagnosis in a noninvasive fashion. Functional MR urography (fMRU) provides comprehensive morphological, functional and excretory assessment of the kidney with CD. We aim to describe the findings of CD in fMRU. Read More

Meeting name: IPR 2016 Conjoint Meeting & Exhibition , 2016

Authors: Haroyan Harutyun, Ntoulia Aikaterini, Khrichenko Dmitry, Bellah Richard, Long Christopher, Darge Kassa

Keywords: Diverticulum, diverticula, MRU, MR urogram, Calyceal

Nephron sparing surgery for renal masses is indicated for pediatric patients with bilateral renal masses and masses associated with syndromic conditions predisposed to recurrence. However, there is a paucity of literature on MRI-based biomarkers in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy. Relating these imaging biomarkers to patient outcomes might inform surgical decision making and patient counseling. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020

Authors: El-ali Alexander, Mittal Sameer, Boyer Kathleen, Long Christopher, States Lisa, Back Susan, Khrichenko Dmitry, Serai Suraj

Keywords: Imaging Biomarkers, MRI, Renal Tumor

There is no standardized system for assessment of which pediatric tumors are amenable to partial nephrectomy – a surgery that is considered in pediatric patients with bilateral renal masses and those with predisposition syndromes. The RENAL Nephrometry score is the most widely used system to assess renal tumor complexity for surgical decision making in adults. We evaluated the RENAL Nephrometry score and imaging features that might predict perioperative clinical outcomes. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020

Authors: El-ali Alexander, Sameer Mittal, Calle Toro Juan, Shah Jay, Lawton Brendan, Kolon Thomas, Long Christopher, Back Susan

Keywords: Partial Nephrectomy, Wilms Tumor, Patient Outcomes