Introduction: The Importance of MRI in Imaging Renal Masses

Assessing Masses Based on Size and Enhancement

Enhancement Phases in the Kidney

Indications for MRI in Renal Imaging

The “India Ink Sign” on MRI

Microscopic Vs. Macroscopic Fat

Vascular Lesions

Diffusion Restriction in Recurrence

Diffusion Restriction in Hypernephroma

Low Signal Lesions on T2 Imaging

45-Yr-Old with Incidental Right Renal Mass

Evaluating the Vascular Characteristics of the Mass

Classifying Lesions with the Bosniak Classification

Lower Pole Hyperintense Lesion

Additional Lesion Review

65 Year Old Female, Mass Discovered on CT Imaging

AML

AML Defined

Dixon Method

Vascular Enhancement in AML

Diffusion Characteristics of AML

Signal Intensity Index

AML Signs

AML Wrap Up