Diagnostic challenges of renal medullary carcinoma and the role for cytologic assessment: Case report and literature review.

Benjamin O SeverseikeKristian T SchafernakScott D WillardLuis F GoncalvesAlok K KothariFrancis K EshunRoss Mangum

Published in: Journal of clinical laboratory analysis (2023)

Cytomorphologic evaluation of fluid biospecimens is not currently part of the standard work-up for patients with renal masses but, when available, can provide crucial information that reduces time to diagnosis. Prompt symptom recognition and treatment initiation may improve patient outcomes.

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