Abstract
With a worldwide incidence of approximately 200,000 new cases and a mortality of 102,000 patients each year renal cell carcinoma (RCC) accounts for approximately 4% of cancer incidence and 2% of cancer mortality. Over the last decades the incidence of RCC has risen, largely due to the widespread use of cross-sectional imaging. Incidentally found small renal masses (SRMs,
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 12 Jun 2012 |
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Print ISBNs | 978-94-6191-318-0 |
Publication status | Published - 12 Jun 2012 |