Complications of renal transplantation: MR findings

Because of its direct multiplanar capability, superb soft tissue contrast a nd ability to obtain dynamic three-dimensional angiograms using contrast ag ents without nephrotoxicity, magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and magnetic r esonance angiography are ideal techniques for evaluating renal transplants. The following pictorial essay reviews the normal MR appearance of the tran splant kidney as well as parenchymal, vascular, and peritransplant complica tions.