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01-04-2020 | Tuberculosis | Review

Imaging findings of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urinary system mimicking neoplastic diseases

Authors: Ali Devrim Karaosmanoglu, Aycan Uysal, Musturay Karcaaltincaba, Deniz Akata, Mustafa Nasuh Ozmen, Jessica Kraeft, Peter F. Hahn

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 4/2020

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Abstract

Neoplastic diseases affecting the urinary organs are common, and diagnosis by imaging is usually straightforward. However, infectious/inflammatory processes also commonly affect these organs and can be mistaken for a neoplasm. Familiarity with these potential mimickers and awareness of their imaging presentations are key for correct diagnosis. We present the imaging findings of non-neoplastic infectious/inflammatory diseases that can mimic a neoplastic process.
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Metadata
Title
Imaging findings of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urinary system mimicking neoplastic diseases
Authors
Ali Devrim Karaosmanoglu
Aycan Uysal
Musturay Karcaaltincaba
Deniz Akata
Mustafa Nasuh Ozmen
Jessica Kraeft
Peter F. Hahn
Publication date
01-04-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 4/2020
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-019-02222-w

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