Contraindications to needle aspiration of a solid renal mass: tumor dissemination by renal needle aspiration

M J Wehle; H Grabstald

doi:10.1016/s0022-5347(17)44900-7

Contraindications to needle aspiration of a solid renal mass: tumor dissemination by renal needle aspiration

J Urol. 1986 Aug;136(2):446-8. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)44900-7.

Authors

M J Wehle, H Grabstald

PMID: 3735515
DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)44900-7

Abstract

We report a case of tumor dissemination via needle aspiration of a solid hypovascular renal mass. This case emphasizes how needle aspiration of these masses does not always lead to proper management and may be detrimental to the patient.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adenocarcinoma, Papillary / pathology*
Adult
Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects*
Female
Humans
Kidney / pathology*
Kidney Neoplasms / pathology*
Neoplastic Cells, Circulating*
Risk