Evaluation of Various Imaging Method in Diagnosis of Advanced Renal Tuberculosis

Objective:To analyze the imaging findings of renal tuberculosis and study the merits and demerits of various imaging diagnostic methods for choosing the most sensitive one.Methods:The KUB,IVP,ascending pyelography and CT findings of 24 patients with renal tuberculosis which had been confirmed by operations were analyzed and compared.Results:The diagnosis rates of KUB and IVP were 41.7% (10/24),of ascending pyelography was 62.5% (5/8),of CT was 100% (24/24).The characteristic findings of CT were multiple low density lesions,gathering together in flower petals form.Conclusion:CT has great value for diagnosis of renal tuberculosis.