Indeterminate Renal Mass

Procedure Appropriateness Category Relative Radiation Level US abdomen with IV contrast Usually Appropriate O MRI abdomen without and with IV contrast Usually Appropriate O CT abdomen without and with IV contrast Usually Appropriate ☢☢☢☢ US kidneys retroperitoneal May Be Appropriate O MRI abdomen without IV contrast May Be Appropriate O CT abdomen with IV contrast May Be Appropriate ☢☢☢ CT abdomen without IV contrast May Be Appropriate ☢☢☢ CTU without and with IV contrast May Be Appropriate ☢☢☢☢ Arteriography kidney Usually Not Appropriate ☢☢☢ Radiography intravenous urography Usually Not Appropriate ☢☢☢ Biopsy renal mass Usually Not Appropriate Varies MRU without and with IV contrast Usually Not Appropriate O