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This practical volume in the Biopsy Interpretation Series is your guide to effectively diagnosing surgical pathology specimens from the kidney and adrenal glands, with an emphasis on core needle biopsies. Presented in a reader-friendly format, it features abundant photomicrographs of actual biopsy samples as well as correlative photos of surgical specimens and ancillary immunohistochemical studies. Coverage of each organ includes an introduction to biopsy techniques and an overview of normal histology. Positive diagnoses for renal lesions are described by a pattern approach and tumor type, and adrenal lesions are grouped by primary and metastatic tumors, reflecting the main diagnostic considerations. Renal and adrenalcytology specimens and endoscopic renal pelvic biopsies and are also described. 

Key Features

• Uniquely detailed focus addresses the specific techniques and interpretive features of renal and adrenal biopsy.

• Timely content addresses the use of renal biopsy in minimally invasive therapeutic techniques as well as its role in active surveillance of renal masses.

• The latest ISUP classifications reflect newly described renal tumors.

• Clinical implications of each diagnosis are highlighted throughout the text to guide therapeutic decision-making.

• Exclusive online content includes more than 50 self-assessment questions and 100 additional full-color images.

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