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Aspiration Cytology of Solid Renal Tumours
Author(s) -
HELM C. W.,
BURWOOD R. J.,
HARRISON N. W.,
MELCHER D. H.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1983.tb03290.x
Subject(s) - cytology , medicine , fine needle aspiration cytology , malignant cells , solid organ , radiology , pathology , surgery , cancer , transplantation , organ transplantation
SUMMARY— 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.