Abstract
More frequent utilization of cross-sectional imaging has led to an increase in the incidental diagnosis and a subsequent rise in incidence of small renal masses. Historical biases and technical limitations have prevented renal mass biopsy (RMB) from becoming a universal part of routine patient evaluation at the time of diagnosis of a renal mass. Nevertheless, more recently, RMB is being more commonly utilized and offers real-world utility in risk-stratifying patients and appropriately matching them with an optimal treatment strategy.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Renal Mass Biopsy |
Subtitle of host publication | Indications, Risks, Technical Aspects and Future Trends |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 13-30 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030360368 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030360351 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
Keywords
- Active surveillance
- Cost-effectiveness
- Partial nephrectomy
- Radical nephrectomy
- Renal cell carcinoma
- Renal mass ablation
- Renal mass biopsy
- Small renal mass