title: Handling and reporting of tumor-containing kidney specimens.
abstract: The pathologic features of RCC are the most valuable factors in predicting the prognosis and for planning surveillance and treatment protocols. Urologists and pathologists should optimize approaches in handling tumor-containing kidney specimens to allow for the best evaluation and reporting of such specimens. A pathologic report of a tumor-containing kidney specimen should include all established or potential prognostic factors, especially tumor types, size, grade, information for pathologic staging, and status of the surgical margin.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Harper University Hospital, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. mche@dmc.org
authors.forename: Mingxin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Che
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Grignon
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005629:Frozen Sections; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009392:Nephrectomy; D011379:Prognosis; D013048:Specimen Handling