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Renal mass biopsy is now a valuable tool for diagnosing kidney cancer, improving accuracy and reducing unnecessary surgeries for benign masses. This technique offers high diagnostic yield with minimal complications.

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  • Urologic oncology
  • Diagnostic pathology
  • Interventional radiology

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  • Kidney cancer causes 2% of cancer deaths.
  • Historically, solid renal masses were surgically removed without biopsy due to low diagnostic yield and fear of tumor seeding, leading to high rates of benign mass resection.
  • The increasing incidence of renal masses detected via imaging necessitates improved diagnostic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the indications, methods, utility, limitations, and complications of renal mass biopsy.
  • To highlight the evolving role of renal mass biopsy in the management of patients with solid renal masses.

Main Methods:

  • Coaxial core needle biopsy is the preferred technique.
  • Review of current literature and clinical practices regarding renal mass biopsy.

Main Results:

  • Renal mass biopsy has a high diagnostic yield and a low rate of complications.
  • Improvements in biopsy techniques and pathological evaluation have enhanced its utility.
  • Renal mass biopsy plays a crucial role in selected patients, guiding treatment decisions.

Conclusions:

  • Renal mass biopsy is an essential diagnostic tool for selected patients with renal masses.
  • The technique aids in differentiating malignant from benign masses, optimizing patient management and reducing unnecessary surgeries.
  • Coaxial core needle biopsy offers a safe and effective method for obtaining tissue diagnosis.