Renal Mass Biopsy: Always, Sometimes, or Never?

Kutikov, Alexander; Smaldone, Marc C; Uzzo, Robert G; Haifler, Miki; Bratslavsky, Gennady; Leibovich, Bradley C · Eur Urol · 2016

editorial · Level V

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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.

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