Immuno-oncologic profiling of renal masses using multiparametric MRI: a pilot study

Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer | |

Purpose <p>Preoperative characterization of renal mass malignancy, subtype, and immuno-oncologic pathology could inform and improve tailored management decisions. We examine multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) for (1) sensitivity to immuno-oncologic markers of the tumor immune microenvironment and (2) classification of tumor malignancy, subtype, and grade.</p> Methods and materials <p>In a prospective, institutional review board-approved single-center study, 40 patients (13 female/27 males, 60.4&plusmn;10.7…

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