Safety and Diagnostic Efficacy of Image-Guided Biopsy of Small Renal Masses.

Muhamad SerhalSean RangwaniStephen M SeedialBartley ThornburgAhsun RiazAlbert A NemcekKent T SatoKent T PerryBonnie Choy Robert J Lewandowski Andrew C Gordon

Published in: Cancers (2024)

This study demonstrates the safety and diagnostic efficacy of image-guided biopsy of small renal masses. The diagnostic yield was significantly higher for masses 3-4 cm in size compared to those <3 cm. The biopsy results showed a high percentage of benign diagnoses and informed treatment decisions in most patients.

Keyphrases

fine needle aspiration
ultrasound guided
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
contrast enhanced
prognostic factors
contrast enhanced ultrasound
patient reported outcomes
patient reported
replacement therapy