Kidney CT Appearances
Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (ccRCC) CT Findings
- Make up to 85% of renal cell carcinomas
- Tumors are usually vascular with an attenuation over 110HU
- RCC commonly will invade the renal vein or IVC
- Metastases are usually vascular (e.g. pancreas, nodes, muscle)
Related Pearls: Renal Cell Carcinoma
Related Lectures:
MDCT/CTA Evaluation of the Suspected Renal Mass: Key Differential Clues - Part 2
CT Evaluation of Hematuria: A Practical Approach - Part 4