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Adenocarcinoma of the Kidney
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- The cause of Kidney Cancer is
unknown. Cigarette smoking certainly does increase the risk. Rarely, certain genetic (inherited) syndromes increase the risk as well (specifically von Hippel-Lindau syndrome). Those on long-term dialysis may also have increased risk of developing Renal Cell Carcinoma.
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- Urinanalysis may show microscopic blood
- Intravenous pyelogam (IVP) -- X-Rays taken after the dye is injected
- Ultrasound or CT scan can detect tumors or further delineate tumors
- Chest X-Ray to check for lung metastases
- Bone scans to check for bone metastases
- MRI ordoppler Ultrasound to check for tumor thrombus in realigning the vein and inferior vena cava
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- Surgical removal of the affected kidney (if the tumor is only in the kidney, there is a 90-100% chance of a 5-year survival rate).
- Chemotherapy may be tried in more advanced diseases. Vinblastine, alpha interferon, or inteleukin-2 may be considered.
- If you suspect this condition, seek medical treatment very soon. If this disease is caught early, there is more of a chance for recovery then if it is detected late.
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- Bladder Cancer
- Angiomyolipomas
- Transitional cell cancers of the renal pelvis
- Adrenal tumors
- Oncocytomas
- Renal abscesses
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