A substantial proportion of small renal masses remained radiographically static after an initial period of active surveillance.
Progression to metastases occurred in a small percentage of patients and generally was a late event.
The current results indicated that, in patients who have competing health risks, radiographic surveillance may be an acceptable initial approach, and delayed intervention may be reserved for patients who have tumors that exhibit significant linear or volumetric growth.
2012-02-06
Eng.
Cancer
Division of Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111, USA.
Cancer. 2012 Feb;118(4):997-1006
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