Renal adenoma: therapeutic implications.
Recent reports have stated that renal adenomas should be considered early, small adenocarcinomas. Beginning with this assumption the problem of therapy of these tumors is addressed. Using 5 cases as examples, a suggested approach is outlined. One should use the criteria of size, gross characteristics, a frozen section biopsy, and the status of the other kidney to decide between tumor excision, nephrectomy, and no further treatment.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000236:Adenoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009392:Nephrectomy