Renal cell carcinoma

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Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.

Contributors: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D., Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD. Michael Maddaleni, B.S.

Synonyms and Key Words: RCC, renal cell, renal cell CA, renal cell carcinoma, kidney cancer, kidney carcinoma, kidney CA, Grawitz tumor, hypernephroma

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History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Staging | Laboratory tests | Electrocardiogram | X Rays | CT | MRI Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other images | Alternative diagnostics

Treatment

Medical therapy | Surgical options | Primary prevention | Secondary prevention | Financial costs | Future therapies

See also

• Stauffer syndrome

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