Khaled M. Elsayes MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Christine O. Menias MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kumaresan Sandrasegaran MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ahmed MK Zaki MBBCh, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sadhna Verma MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Akram Mohamed Shaaban MBBCh, Abstract Co-Author: Contributor, Amirsys, Inc

- Describe most commonly encountered classic signs pathognomonic for specific renal pathologies. - Illustrate various imaging pitfalls of the kidney that can lead to erroneous diagnoses. - Describe relevant technical background. pathophysiology and hemodynamics of these pitfalls.  

1. Classic Signs 2. Diagnostic pitfalls           a. Mistaking benign lesions for malignant lesions           b. Mistaking malignant lesions for benign lesions 2. Technical pitfalls          a. CT, US, MR specific issues that create difficulties in diagnosis          b. Technique pitfalls 3. Atypical presentations of common benign lesions 4. Atypical presentations of common malignant lesions 5. Organization according to imaging findings  

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Elsayes, K, Menias, C, Sandrasegaran, K, Zaki, A, Verma, S, Shaaban, A, Cross Sectional Imaging of the Kidney: Classic Signs and Pitfalls.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14006351.html