Context The role of percutaneous renal tumour biopsy (RTB) remains controversial due to
uncertainties regarding its diagnostic accuracy and safety. Objective We performed a …

CONTEXT: The use of percutaneous biopsy of renal tumours has been traditionally reserved
for selected cases because of uncertainties regarding its safety, accuracy, and clinical utility …

Purpose: The incidence of renal cell carcinoma is increasing worldwide and there are new
treatments for localized as well as metastatic tumors. The traditional role for percutaneous …

Purpose A clinical study to characterize renal masses with positron emission
tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) was undertaken. Patients and Methods This …

Purpose: Advances in our understanding of the natural history and limited aggressive
potential of many small renal masses, expanding treatment options and the integration of …

Although percutaneous renal mass biopsy with cross-sectional imaging guidance has long
been considered to be safe and accurate, there have been recent advances in imaging …

Purpose: We evaluated the accuracy and clinical role of fine needle percutaneous biopsy of
solid renal masses 4.0 cm or smaller with helical computerized tomography (CT) guidance …

Purpose: Percutaneous biopsy of small renal tumors has not been historically performed
because of concern about complications and accuracy. We reviewed our experience with …

OBJECTIVE. The objective of our study was to determine the accuracy of imaging-guided
percutaneous renal mass biopsy and its impact on clinical management. MATERIALS AND …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of our retrospective study was to evaluate the sensitivity and
negative predictive value of percutaneous biopsy of renal masses stratified by clinical setting …