Multi-parametric MRI in Renal Cell Carcinoma

Abstract

Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) has emerged as a powerful noninvasive imaging modality that integrates anatomical and functional sequences for comprehensive tissue evaluation. In renal cell carcinoma (RCC), accurate characterization, staging, and treatment planning remain essential for optimizing clinical outcomes. mpMRI combines T1- and T2-weighted imaging with functional techniques such as diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) imaging, allowing assessment of tumor cellularity, vascularity, and microenvironment. This review aims to highlight the diagnostic role, clinical applications, and advantages of mpMRI in the evaluation and management of RCC.