renal cell carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
renal cell carcinoma
A
arise in the renal cortex
often asymptomatic
cause cause haematuria
flank pain
palpable mass
2
Q
renal cell carcinoma treatment
A
radical or partial nephrectomy
common sites of metastatic disease are the lung, liver and bone
traditionally chemotherapy had poor results
new agents like IL-2 or VEGF antagonists show some promise
