Kidney cancer
Kidney cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the kidneys. Common forms include Wilms tumor, which occurs in children, and renal cell carcinoma.
| Kidney cancer | |
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| Classification and external resources | |
 Micrograph showing the most common type of kidney cancer (clear cell renal cell carcinoma). H&E stain. | |
| MeSH | D007680 |
Treatment
Treatment of renal cancer depends on the type of cancer. For renal cell carcinoma, removing the kidney, (Nephrectomy), is the best treatment when the cancer is localized. Removing a part of the kidney, (partial nephrectomy) may also be an option for some patients.[1]
Kidney Cancer Media
Micrograph of a kidney cancer (chromophobe renal cell carcinoma, oncocytic variant), that may be challenging to differentiate from a benign kidney tumour (renal oncocytoma). H&E stain.
Micrograph of papillary renal cell carcinoma, a form of kidney cancer. H&E stain.
Diagram showing stage 1 kidney cancer.
Diagram showing stage 2 kidney cancer.
Diagram showing stage 3 kidney cancer.
Diagram showing stage 4 kidney cancer.
References
- ↑ "Medscape Log In". login.medscape.com.