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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Renal cell carcinoma staging

Recommended: CT Chest + CT/MRI Abdomen with IV contrast is the preferred imaging study for renal cell carcinoma staging. MRI better characterizes IVC tumor thrombus.

Recommended study

CT Chest + CT/MRI Abdomen with IV contrast

CT IV contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis Outpatient Reviewed

MRI better characterizes IVC tumor thrombus. Bone scan if symptoms; brain MRI if neuro symptoms.

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