renal cell cancer Flashcards
1
Q
define renal cell cancer?
A
primary malignancy of the kidneys
2
Q
what is the most common type of renal cancer?
A
• Renal clear cell carcinoma (80%)
3
Q
what is a rarer renal cancer?
A
• Transitional cell carcinoma (10%)
4
Q
risk factors of renal cell cancer?
A
- Middle aged men
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Familial renal cell cancer
- Smoking
- Chronic dialysis
- von Hippel-Lindau disease
- Tuberous sclerosis
5
Q
what is the triad of symptoms suggesting renal cell cancer?
A
- Haematuria
- Flank pain (renal angle)
- Abdominal mass
6
Q
what testicular sign is there?
A
o Left unresponsive varicocele
7
Q
what is Stauffer’s syndrome?
A
when renal cell cancer causes abnormal LFTs in the absence of liver metastases
8
Q
what might you see in urine dip?
A
o Haematuria
9
Q
what is the first line investigation of renal cell cancer?
A
• Abdominal Ultrasound
10
Q
what is used for staging?
A
• CT/MRI
11
Q
what system is used for staging?
A
Robson Staging
