Classification systems reflect our technical abilities in the investigation of tumors and our current theories on tumor development. Herein, by providing a historical perspective on the evolution of classifying renal tumors, we assess the current WHO classification highlighting the novelties and the implications of these changes in daily clinical practice.
Keywords: WHO; classification; clinical relevance; management; molecular; renal cell carcinoma; therapy.
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