A carcinoma arising from the renal parenchyma. There is a strong correlation between cigarette smoking and the development of renal cell carcinoma. The clinical presentation includes : hematuria, flank pain and a palpable lumbar mass. A high percentage of renal cell carcinomas are diagnosed when an ultrasound is performed for other purposes. Radical nephrectomy is the standard intervention procedure. Renal cell carcinoma is generally considered to be resistant to radiation treatment and chemotherapy. [ EFO:0005708 ]
Synonyms: RCC renal cell cancer adenocarcinoma of the kidney renal cell adenocarcinoma adenocarcinoma of kidney kidney adenocarcinoma carcinoma, renal cell, malignant renal cell carcinoma, stage unspecified
Term information
- ICDO:8312/3 (NCIT:C9385)
- ICDO:8311/1 (NCIT:C9385)
- NCIT:C9385 (MONDO:equivalentTo)
- EFO:0005708 (MONDO:equivalentTo)
rare, inferred_rare