title: Aspiration cytology of solid renal tumours.
abstract: The results of needle aspiration cytology of solid renal lesions in Brighton from 1977 have been reviewed. Thirty-one lesions were aspirated and of the 21 malignant tumours, cytology accurately diagnosed 19 (90%) when sufficient material was sent for analysis. Of the eight avascular solid renal space-occupying lesions aspirated, cytology gave a correct differentiation (benign versus malignant) in seven (87%). The results compare favourably with those of other published experience. A modification is suggested to the accepted diagnostic pathway.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000175:diagnosis; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography