renal cell carcinoma

Question 1

renal cell carcinoma

Answer 1

arise in the renal cortex
often asymptomatic

cause cause haematuria
flank pain
palpable mass

Question 2

renal cell carcinoma treatment

Answer 2

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