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Table 3 Advantage of diagnostic upgrading by MRI (n = 14)

From: Diagnostic accuracy of contrast-enhanced computed tomography and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of small renal masses in real practice: sensitivity and specificity according to subjective radiologic interpretation

Final diagnosis

N (% for total N)

CT interpretation

MRI interpretation

Treatment

Clear RCC

13 (19.11)

   
 

8 (11.76)

“3 (indeterminate RCC)”

“4 (probably solid RCC) or 5 (definitely solid RCC)”

Partial Nx

 

5 (7.35)

“3 (indeterminate RCC)”

“4 (probably solid RCC) or 5 (definitely solid RCC)”

Partial Nx

Papillary RCC

1 (1.47)

“3 (indeterminate RCC)”

“4 (probably solid RCC) or 5 (definitely solid RCC)”

Partial Nx

Total

14 (20.5)

   
  1. N number, CT computed tomography, MRI magnetic resonance imaging, RCC renal cell cancer, Nx nephrectomy