Table 1 Advantages and disadvantages of CT and MRI for ADPKD volumetry
From: Non-contrast low-dose CT can be used for volumetry of ADPKD
CT | MRI | |
|---|---|---|
Disadvantages | Radiation exposure | Cost / Reimbursement / Sometimes needs 2 coils |
Acquisition time | around 1.5 min | around 15 min |
Slice thickness | 1–3 mm | 3–5 mm |
Acquisition protocol | Relatively universal | Needs rigorous quality control |
Analysis difficulty | Easy for the clinician to understand | Black boundary artifact / Ambiguous boundary |