Perirenal Fat Invasion on Renal Cell Carcinoma: Evaluation With Multidetector Computed Tomography–Multivariate Analysis

Objective The objective of this study was to assess the accuracy of multidetector computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing perinephric (PN) and/or renal sinus (RS) fat invasion in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC), with reference to the CT findings predictive for the diagnosis of invasion. Methods This was a retrospective study of 48 RCCs. Examinations were performed on a 16-row CT scanner, including unenhanced and 3-phase contrast-enhanced CT scanning. Unenhanced transverse images and multiplanar reformations of each contrast-enhanced CT phase were evaluated. The predictive value of CT findings in diagnosing PN and/or RS fat invasion was determined using multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results The CT findings that were most predictive for the diagnosis of PN fat invasion were the presence of contrast-enhancing nodules in the PN fat and tumoral margins. Invasion of the pelvicaliceal system was the most significant predictor in the diagnosis of RS fat invasion. Conclusions Multidetector CT provides satisfactory results in detecting PN and/or RS fat invasion in RCC.

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