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Review
. 2010 Jun;194(6):1443-9.
doi: 10.2214/AJR.10.4427.

Imaging-guided percutaneous renal biopsy: rationale and approach

Raul N Uppot  1 , Mukesh G Harisinghani, Debra A Gervais
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Review

Imaging-guided percutaneous renal biopsy: rationale and approach

Raul N Uppot et al. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is to discuss the history of, indications and rationale for, and approach to imaging-guided percutaneous renal biopsies.

Conclusion: With the progressive increase in the number of incidentally discovered renal masses, increased use of percutaneous ablation as a treatment alternative for the management of renal cell carcinoma and improvements in immunohistochemistry techniques, imaging-guided renal biopsy will continue to serve as a useful tool for the evaluation and management of renal diseases.

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