Role of magnetic resonance imaging in characterization of cystic renal lesions based on Bosniak classification version 2019

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Abstract Background In 2019, the Bosniak classification system for cystic renal lesions underwent modifications aimed at addressing the limitations of the original classification. Results The revised 2019 version demonstrated notable differences from its predecessor. Specifically, it showed an increased proportion of class IIF cystic lesions (31% compared to 16.7%) and a decreased proportion of class III cystic lesions (27.4% compared to 45.2%). Additionally, the malignancy rate for class III cystic renal lesions was lower in the 2019 version (37.8% vs. 42.2%). When it came to diagnosing malignancies, the 2019 version exhibited higher specificity (74.4% compared to 41.03%) while maintaining a comparable sensitivity (97.8% vs. 100%) compared to the original Bosniak system. Conclusions The Bosniak 2019 version demonstrated enhanced specificity and diagnostic accuracy for malignancies in comparison to the original Bosniak system, all while maintaining an equivalent sensitivity.