Renal Mass Biopsy: Always, Sometimes, or Never?
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 27085625.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eururo.2016.04.001.
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Abstract
Renal mass biopsy is a useful clinical tool; nevertheless, in a majority of patients, renal mass biopsy in its current form does not alter clinical management. Its routine use in all-comers is not indicated outside of clinical protocols.
Medical subject headings
- Biopsy
- Kidney Neoplasms
- Patient Selection