CTU and MRU are of greater usefulness because they allow for the comprehensive evaluation of the genitourinary tract, as well as the assessment of retroperitoneal and pelvic lymph nodes (see CTU and MRU sections). CT Abdomen and Pelvis Without IV Contrast There is limited literature to support the use of CT abdomen and pelvis without IV contrast (separate from CTU protocol) in the pretreatment staging of UTUC, although it may be an option in certain patient groups. CT Abdomen With IV Contrast There is limited literature to support the use of CT abdomen with IV contrast (separate from CTU protocol) in the pretreatment staging of UTUC. Imaging of the entire abdomen and pelvis would be indicated for a comprehensive assessment of the entire urothelial system and evaluation for metastases. Pretreatment Staging of Urothelial Cancer CTU and MRU are of greater usefulness because they allow for the comprehensive evaluation of the genitourinary tract, as well as the assessment of retroperitoneal and pelvic lymph nodes (see CTU and MRU sections). CT Abdomen Without and With IV Contrast There is limited literature to support the use of CT abdomen without and with IV contrast (separate from CTU protocol) in the pretreatment staging of UTUC. Imaging of the entire abdomen and pelvis would be indicated for a comprehensive assessment of the entire urothelial system and evaluation for metastases. CTU and MRU are of greater usefulness because they allow for the comprehensive evaluation of the genitourinary tract, as well as the assessment of retroperitoneal and pelvic lymph nodes (see CTU and MRU sections). CT Abdomen Without IV Contrast There is limited literature to support the use of CT abdomen without IV contrast (separate from CTU protocol) in the pretreatment staging of UTUC. CT Chest With IV Contrast All patients with UTUC need pulmonary evaluation [31].
Pretreatment Staging of Urothelial Cancer. CTU and MRU are of greater usefulness because they allow for the comprehensive evaluation of the genitourinary tract, as well as the assessment of retroperitoneal and pelvic lymph nodes (see CTU and MRU sections). CT Abdomen and Pelvis Without IV Contrast There is limited literature to support the use of CT abdomen and pelvis without IV contrast (separate from CTU protocol) in the pretreatment staging of UTUC, although it may be an option in certain patient groups. CT Abdomen With IV Contrast There is limited literature to support the use of CT abdomen with IV contrast (separate from CTU protocol) in the pretreatment staging of UTUC. Imaging of the entire abdomen and pelvis would be indicated for a comprehensive assessment of the entire urothelial system and evaluation for metastases. Pretreatment Staging of Urothelial Cancer CTU and MRU are of greater usefulness because they allow for the comprehensive evaluation of the genitourinary tract, as well as the assessment of retroperitoneal and pelvic lymph nodes (see CTU and MRU sections). CT Abdomen Without and With IV Contrast There is limited literature to support the use of CT abdomen without and with IV contrast (separate from CTU protocol) in the pretreatment staging of UTUC. Imaging of the entire abdomen and pelvis would be indicated for a comprehensive assessment of the entire urothelial system and evaluation for metastases. CTU and MRU are of greater usefulness because they allow for the comprehensive evaluation of the genitourinary tract, as well as the assessment of retroperitoneal and pelvic lymph nodes (see CTU and MRU sections). CT Abdomen Without IV Contrast There is limited literature to support the use of CT abdomen without IV contrast (separate from CTU protocol) in the pretreatment staging of UTUC. CT Chest With IV Contrast All patients with UTUC need pulmonary evaluation [31].