Kidney cancer

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Kidney Cancer
Synonyms N/A
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Blood in urine, back pain, weight loss
Complications Metastasis
Onset
Duration
Types Renal cell carcinoma, transitional cell carcinoma
Causes Genetic mutations, smoking, obesity
Risks Family history, hypertension
Diagnosis Imaging, biopsy
Differential diagnosis N/A
Prevention N/A
Treatment Surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy
Medication N/A
Prognosis Variable
Frequency
Deaths N/A


Kidney cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys. The most common type of kidney cancer in adults is renal cell carcinoma. Other less common types include transitional cell carcinoma and Wilms' tumor, which is more common in children.

Signs and Symptoms[edit]

The signs and symptoms of kidney cancer may include:

Causes[edit]

The exact cause of kidney cancer is not known, but several risk factors have been identified. These include:

Diagnosis[edit]

Diagnosis of kidney cancer typically involves:

Treatment[edit]

Treatment options for kidney cancer depend on the stage and type of cancer and may include:

Prognosis[edit]

The prognosis for kidney cancer varies depending on the stage at diagnosis and the overall health of the patient. Early detection and treatment improve the chances of a favorable outcome.

Prevention[edit]

While there is no sure way to prevent kidney cancer, reducing risk factors such as quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and controlling blood pressure may help lower the risk.

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