Urologie pro praxi 1/2017

Diagnostics and classification of renal parenchymal masses – a brief summary

After finding a renal parenchymal mass by an imaging method, we have to establish whether the mass is benign or malignant and decide whether it should be observed only or managed by intervention. This paper briefly summarizes classification, diagnostics and recommended treatment of renal masses.

Keywords: renal mass, cyst, solid mass, ultrasonography, computer tomography, magnetic resonance.