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The role of nephrologists in the management of small renal masses

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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common malignancy seen in the nephrology clinic, yet most nephrologists have inadequate knowledge of current treatment options. Here we discuss RCC presentation and therapies, including potential renal adverse effects, and highlight the need for involvement of nephrologists in the multidisciplinary management of this disease.

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R.H.W.'s work is supported by NIH grant 1R01DK107416-01A1 and by a grant from Dialysis Clinics Incorporated.

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  1. Division of Kidney Disease and Hypertension, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA

    Susie L. Hu

  2. Division of Nephrology, University of California, Davis, CA, USA

    Robert H. Weiss

  3. Medical Service, VA Northern California Health Care System, Sacramento, CA, USA

    Robert H. Weiss

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Hu, S., Weiss, R. The role of nephrologists in the management of small renal masses. Nat Rev Nephrol 14, 211–212 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrneph.2018.10

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