Malignancy Flashcards
what kind of cancer is RCC
adenocarcinoma (most commonly clear cell)
RF for RCC
smoking, obesity, dialysis, Von Hippel–Lindau disease
2WW for RCC
45+ with unexplained haematuria
triad of symptoms for RCC
haematuria, palpable mass, flank pain
which side varicocele is a sign of RCC
left (due to drainage, drains pampiniform plexus –> testicular vein –> left renal vein and then IVC. Not right side does not have a renal vein)
gold standard investigation for visible haematuria
CT urogram!!!
other investigations that may be done for a haematuria
bloods, urinalysis, US, CT CAP for staging
Mx of RCC
partial / total nephrectomy depending on size. immuno/radio but NOT CHEMO
RF for testicular cancer
infertility, cryptorchidism, previous malignancy, klinefelters
what are the divisions of testicular cancer
germ cell tumours (seminoma / non seminomas) and NGCT ( leydig and sertoli - but these are usually benign)
features of a seminoma
average age for diagnosis is 40, good prognosis, rarely metastasise, no tumour markers
what are the 3 non seminomatous germ cell tumour
1) yolk sac (AFP) 2) teratoma 3) choriocarcinoma (HCG)
investigation for a testicular tumour
tumour markers, US, CT - never biopsy
MX of a testicular tumour
orchidectomy +/- chemo
what race are more at risk of testicular cancer
Caucasian