Normal values for renal parenchymal volume and kidney length as measured by non-enhanced multidetector spiral computed tomography

Abstract

The present animal study results showed that non-enhanced multidetector CT findings accurately reflect the RPV. The subsequent study performed in humans showed that the RPV of the presently sampled Chinese population was lower than the commonly quoted reference values obtained from Western populations.

Different genetic impact in the development of renal length and width: a twin study

“…It has been shown that kidney size is influenced by complex factors, including body mass index (BMI), height, gender, age, position of the kidneys, stenoses and number of renal arteries . Renal dimensions, such as parenchymal volume, an important index for clinical decisions, can be also assessed by non‐enhanced multidetector computed tomography (CT) . Cortical volume magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements have also been reported, and the cortical volume can be calculated from voxel counting, a technique where areas of high‐signal renal cortex are extracted from the rest of the kidney .…”

“…8 Renal dimensions, such as parenchymal volume, an important index for clinical decisions, can be also assessed by non-enhanced multidetector computed tomography (CT). 9 Cortical volume magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements have also been reported, and the cortical volume can be calculated from voxel counting, a technique where areas of high-signal renal cortex are extracted from the rest of the kidney. 10 Sonographically, the most exact measurement of renal size is renal volume, but clinically, measurement of renal length is most practical and can be done in prone or supine position.…”