Clinical and experimental approaches for imaging of acute kidney injury.

Abstract

Complex molecular cell dynamics in acute kidney injury and its heterogeneous etiologies in patient populations in clinical settings have revealed the potential advantages and disadvantages of emerging novel damage biomarkers. Imaging techniques have been developed over the past decade to further our understanding about diseased organs, including the kidneys. Understanding the compositional, structural, and functional changes in damaged kidneys via several imaging modalities would enable a more comprehensive analysis of acute kidney injury, including its risks, diagnosis, and prognosis. This review summarizes recent imaging studies for acute kidney injury and discusses their potential utility in clinical settings.

• Authors: Daisuke Katagiri, Feng Wang, John C Gore, Raymond C Harris, Takamune Takahashi
• Journal: Clinical and experimental nephrology (Clin Exp Nephrol) Vol. 25 Issue 7 Pg. 685-699 (Jul 2021) ISSN: 1437-7799 [Electronic] Japan
• PMID: 33835326 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Acute Kidney Injury (diagnostic imaging, etiology)
• Humans
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Positron-Emission Tomography
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed
• Ultrasonography