MedicineNephrologyRadiologyBiomedical ImagingDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic RadiologyMagnetic Resonance ImagingRenal DiseaseRenal ImagingRenal Mass CharacterizationRenal Mass EvaluationRenal Nuclear ImagingRenal Artery ImagingRenal Masses Imaging
In this article, the principles of MR renal evaluation are reviewed. Techniques and pulse sequences used for evaluation are described. The author presents his experience with MRI in the evaluation of normal anatomy of the kidney, renal masses (cystic and solid), renal medical diseases, and renal transplants and compares this technique with conventional imaging modalities.