advanced search or find by letter:  A-F  G-L  M-R  S-Z Kidney Tumors Kidney Tumors Signs & Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Clinical Research Survivors & Long-Term Care Consultations & Second Opinions Meet the Team Contact Us Return to Cancer Home Clinical Services Kidney Tumors Diagnosis How do you diagnose kidney tumors? We use several techniques to evaluate the presence of kidney tumors, including: abdominal ultrasound - to image the tumor and entire abdominal area. abdominal computerized tomography scan (also called a CT or CAT scan) - to detect metastases throughout the body. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - to determine if there are metastases through lymph nodes and other organs. chest x-ray - to determine if there are metastases (spreading) in the lungs. blood and urine tests - to evaluate kidney and liver function. biopsy - to obtain a tissue sample for microscopic examination. surgery - to remove tumor and/or kidney (nephrectomy). Children's Hospital Boston is the primary pediatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School Contact Us Site Map Privacy Accessibility Give Now Children's Hospital Boston300 Longwood AvenueBoston, MA 02115(617) 355-6000 © 2005-2007 All rights reserved