Renal cell carcinoma history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]

Overview

The common symptoms of renal cell carcinoma include hematuria, flank pain, palpable abdominal mass,weight loss and anorexia.

History and Symptoms

• The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.

OR

• The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
• Symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].

History

Patients with [disease name]] may have a positive history of:

• [History finding 1]
• [History finding 2]
• [History finding 3]

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of renal cell carcinoma include:

• Hematuria
• Flank pain
• Palpable abdominal mass
• Hypertension (renin secretion)
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
• Anorexia

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms of renal cell carcinoma include:

• Fever
• Muscle atrophy
• Flushing (Erythroprotein secretion)
• Hypercalcemia (PTHrp secretion)
• Night sweats
• Malaise
• Varicocele