Catalog
Renal cell carcinoma of kidney, except renal pelvis
Link to WHO Definition
Renal cell carcinoma of kidney, except renal pelvis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/825917541
There is a strong correlation between cigarette smoking and the development of renal cell carcinoma. The clinical presentation includes: haematuria, flank pain and a palpable lumbar mass. A high percentage of renal cell carcinomas are diagnosed when an ultrasound is performed for other purposes. Diagnostic procedures include: ultrasound, intravenous pyelography and computerised tomography (CT).