The Role of Surveillance in the Management of Small Renal Masses

The Role of Surveillance in the Management of Small Renal Masses

Incidentally detected, small renal masses (SRMs) have been increasing significantly in recent years due to the widespread use of improved cross-sectional imaging. A significant number of incidental SRMs are diagnosed in elderly patients who are more likely to undergo imaging for other medical issues...

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Main Author: Alessandro Volpe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2007-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2007.157
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spelling doaj-8cae5dd123c846288d1fb22d83c89cf22020-11-25T02:15:23ZengHindawi LimitedThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2007-01-01786086810.1100/tsw.2007.157The Role of Surveillance in the Management of Small Renal MassesAlessandro Volpe0Division of Urology, San Luigi Hospital, University of Turin, Regione Gonzole, 10043 Orbassano (Turin), ItalyIncidentally detected, small renal masses (SRMs) have been increasing significantly in recent years due to the widespread use of improved cross-sectional imaging. A significant number of incidental SRMs are diagnosed in elderly patients who are more likely to undergo imaging for other medical issues. The natural history of SRMs has not been historically well understood because most masses are surgically removed soon after diagnosis.http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2007.157
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