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Overview
PET CT
The use of PET CT is not currently used as a standard for the diagnosis or follow-up in renal cell carcinoma, according to the 2013 American Urological Association guidelines.[1] However, its use and advantages are still under investigation.[1]
Bone Scan
Bone scan is recommended in patients with elevated alkaline phosphatase (ALP) to rule out bone metastasis.[1]
Arteriography
Arteriography is not recommended anymore in renal cell carcinoma diagnosis or follow-up
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Donat SM, Diaz M, Bishoff JT, Coleman JA, Dahm P, Derweesh IH; et al. (2013). "Follow-up for Clinically Localized Renal Neoplasms: AUA Guideline". J Urol. 190 (2): 407–16. doi:10.1016/j.juro.2013.04.121. PMID 23665399.