Renal Transplant

MRI can comprehensively evaluate for perinephric fluid collections, hydronephrosis, and patency of the renal vessels.

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Patient with rising creatinine after a kidney transplant. MRI shows a focal web in the renal artery that was confirmed by catheter angiography. Transplant kidney with an arterial web.
References
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  2. Schindera ST, Soher BJ, Delong DM, Dale BM, Merkle EM. Effect of echo time pair selection on quantitative analysis for adrenal tumor characterization with in-phase and opposed-phase MR imaging: initial experience. Radiology 2008; 248:140-147. PubMed link
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