Open AccessEvaluation, diagnosis and surveillance of renal masses in the setting of VHL disease
Author(s) -
Jad Chahoud,
Melissa McGettigan,
Nainesh Parikh,
Ronald S. Boris,
Othon Iliopoulos,
W. Kimryn Rathmell,
Anthony B. Daniels,
Eric Jonasch,
Philippe E. Spiess
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.552
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1433-8726
pISSN - 0724-4983
DOI - 10.1007/s00345-020-03441-3
Subject(s) - medicine , nephrology , von hippel–lindau disease , disease , intensive care medicine , kidney disease , multidisciplinary team , multidisciplinary approach , nursing , social science , sociology
This brief report focuses on the evaluation and diagnosis of clinically localized renal masses in children and adults with Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease. Counseling considerations pertinent to the urologists, medical oncologists, and multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of these patients are addressed. As practice patterns regarding the evaluation and management of VHL tumors can vary considerably, this report aims to provide guidance on some of the controversies associated with the diagnostic evaluation and initial management of localized renal masses in VHL patients.