Radiological diagnosis of renal sarcoidosis

Authors
Alkilic-Genauzeau, I Helenon, O Correas, JM Balleyguier, C Hamida, K Moreau, JF
Citation
I. Alkilic-genauzeau et al., Radiological diagnosis of renal sarcoidosis, J RADIOLOG, 80(12), 1999, pp. 1672-1675
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
JOURNAL DE RADIOLOGIE
ISSN journal
02210363 → ACNP
Volume
80
Issue
12
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1672 - 1675
Database
ISI
SICI code
0221-0363(199912)80:12<1672:RDORS>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
We report a case of renal sarcoidosis revealed by a malignant hypertension associated with renal insufficiency. Ultrasonographic and CT findings are d escribed. The lesions showed multifocal hypoechogenic areas within the rena l parenchyma. The disease was pathologically proved after US guided biopsy.