Journal article
Growth characteristics of renal cortical tumors in patients managed by watchful waiting.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To characterize tumor growth of patients managed conservatively for renal cell carcinoma.
METHODS: Patients electing conservative management of radiographically determined renal cell carcinomas were referred to a surveillance database. Exclusion criteria consisted of locally advanced disease (>T2) and those with metastatic disease. Clinical follow-up included renal imaging with ultrasound or computed tomography at least every 6 …
Authors
Sowery RD; Siemens DR
Journal
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol. 11, No. 5, pp. 2407–2410
Publication Date
10 2004
ISSN
1195-9479