Research Article

Imaging Tool for Predicting Renal Clear Cell Carcinoma Fuhrman Grade: Comparing R.E.N.A.L. Nephrometry Score and CT Texture Analysis

Table 2

R.E.N.A.L. nephrometry score standard.

IndexScore
1 pt2 pts3 pts

(cm)≤4≥7
≥50%<50%Completely endogenous
(mm)≥7≤4
(ventral) (back side) (unable to determine)
The tumor is located completely above or below the kidneyMost tumors are in the superior or inferior pole of the kidneyMore than 50% of tumors pass through the upper/lower polar line of the kidney or are completely between the renal upper/lower polar line