Renal cell carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
Clinical features
A
Loin pain
Palpable mass
Haematuria
Other clinical features:
- Left varicocele due to occlusion of the L testicular vein
2
Q
Investigations
A
Bloods
Imaging: CT staging
Biopsy
3
Q
Where does it spread
A
Lung - cannonball mets
4
Q
Managment
A
Well defined / T1 and T2 = radical nephrectomy
Small RCC <3cm = partial nephrectomy, radiotherapy or cryotherapy
Metastasis = chemotherapy
