Abstract:
Objective To investigate the value of contrast enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) and acoustic radiation force impulse imaging(ARFI) in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant renal solid masses.
Methods A total of 67 cases of inpatients and outpatients suspected as renal tumors underwent both CEUS and ARFI. All the test results were pathologically confirmed after operation or following-up. The analysis of benign and malignant renal tumors was performed by CEUS and ARFI in a double blind method.
Results The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy in the diagnosis of benign and malignant tumors of CEUS were 89.80%, 88.89% and 89.55%, respectively, while those of ARFI were 81.63%, 83.33%, 82.09%; there was no statistically significant difference(all P>0.05).
Conclusion There are similar sensitivity and accuracy in the diagnosis of benign and malignant renal tumor with CEUS and ARFI, each method has complementary effect and provide important information for clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases.