Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in renal masses taking computed tomography as a gold standard

Objective: To evaluate diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in renal masses taking computed Tomography as a gold standard. Methodology: A cross-sectional study 198 subjects with was conducted at District Head Quarter Hospital (DHQ) and Allied Hospital, Faisalabad. Patients age 18 years above both genders complaints hematuria and/or palpable mass the flank region included. nephrolithiasis, any other gross pathology patients contraindication to contrast agent, were excluded. Results: Ultrasound had Sensitivity 76.67%, Specificity 100%, positive predictive value negative 80.56%, 88.14% respectively for assessment cell carcinoma. Conclusion: is reliable tool differentiation masses, pathologies such simple cysts, complex polycystic kidney disease.