Magnetic resonance imaging of renal disease: Recent developments and future applications

Michael Fenchel; Kambiz Nael; Stefan Herget-Rosenthal; Mayil Krishnam; Stefan G. Ruehm

doi:10.1159/000090607

Magnetic resonance imaging of renal disease: Recent developments and future applications

Michael Fenchel, Kambiz Nael, Stefan Herget-Rosenthal, Mayil Krishnam, Stefan G. Ruehm

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Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers the ability to non-invasively assess parenchymal and vascular renal disease. Indications for renal MRI include the evaluation of renal masses, urinary obstruction and infection, renal vasculature, and the health of transplant kidneys. The potential of MR angiography to replace invasive conventional x-ray angiography has been recognized for many years. Recent developments in MRI resulting from fast MR systems with faster gradients, new surface coil designs and the latest sequence developments coupled with innovative contrast agent administration strategies have prompted substantial progress of MRI in the diagnosis of renal disease. The goal of this article is to present the current state of MRI in diagnosing renal disease, with an emphasis on the latest developments in the evaluation of renal vascular disease.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	c37-c44
Journal	Nephron - Clinical Practice
Volume	103
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000090607
State	Published - Mar 2006
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Kidney
Magnetic resonance angiography
Magnetic resonance imaging
Renal function
Renal perfusion

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