The incremental value of histogram analysis in the differentiation between hyperdense cysts and solid renal masses on unenhanced CT images
(1) A single measurement on unenhanced CT images, using mean attenuation and standard deviation, accurately reflects the voxel distribution of both cystic and solid masses, allowing for the application of histogram analysis. (2) The 75th percentile threshold of 65 HU or higher could potentially increase sensitivity in diagnosing hyperdense cysts, compared to the 70 HU mean attenuation threshold, without compromising specificity.
Authors
- André de Freitas Secaf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0996-2463)
- Valdair Francisco Muglia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4700-0599)
- Gabriel Ramos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2148-890X)
- Jorge Elías (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1158-1045)
- Cecília Vidal de Souza Torres (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8578-3136)
- David Freire Maia Vieira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2920-7710)
- Rodolfo Borges dos Reis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0328-1840)
- Alexandre Morgado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2932-1050)
- Matheus de Moraes Palma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9353-5875)
Institutions
- Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Radiology
- Published
- 2024-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/bjr/tqae198
- Primary Topic
- Renal cell carcinoma treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00