Imaging Characteristics and Diagnostic Value of Primary Ureter Carcinoma / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To explore the imaging characteristics and the diagnostic value of primary ureter cancer.Methods 24 cases of primary ureter carcinoma underwent ultrasound(US), intravenous pyelography(IVP),retrograde pyelography and CT scan.Those imaging features were analyzed retrospectively.Results The postive rate of US,IVP,retrograde pyelography and CT was 45.8%(11/24),37.5%(9/24),88.8%(16/18)and 62.5%(10/16).Conclusion Ultrasound(US) is a more value examination for making the choice of cases; IVP is an essential method for understood function of the kidneys, showing carcinoma; retrograde pyelography is most value in the diagnosis of primary ureter carcinoma;CT scan is more important diagnostic values in area,properties and extent of tumor.