Recent evidence from series of small renal mass biopsy samples and methodologically robust meta-analyses provides improved guidance on cost–benefit trade-offs for diagnosis and management of this disease. Renal mass biopsy sampling should be reserved for situations in which it will affect management decisions – which it will not do for all patients.
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Patel, H., Pierorazio, P. Undertreatment of small renal masses by overuse of biopsy. Nat Rev Urol 13, 701–703 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2016.213
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