12 Questions
What is a significant risk factor for renal carcinoma based on the text?
Occupational exposure to industrial chemicals
What are the classic signs and symptoms of renal tumors according to the text?
Hematuria, pain, and a mass in the flank
How are many renal tumors discovered according to the text?
On a routine physical examination as a palpable abdominal mass
What is the usual sign that first calls attention to a renal tumor based on the text?
Painless hematuria
Which symptoms may be the first manifestations of renal tumor metastasis according to the text?
Unexplained weight loss, increasing weakness, and anemia
What diagnostic tests may be required for diagnosing a renal tumor according to the text?
IV urography, cystoscopic examination, nephrotomograms, and renal angiograms
What is the goal of management for renal cell carcinoma?
Preventing metastasis
What is a characteristic symptom complex that occurs after renal artery embolization?
Postinfarction syndrome
Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the kidney, adrenal gland, surrounding perinephric fat, and lymph nodes?
Radical nephrectomy
What is a potential treatment option for patients with metastatic renal carcinoma?
Radiation therapy
Which type of surgery may be considered for patients with bilateral tumors or cancer of a functional single kidney?
Nephron-sparing surgery
What is the current status of pharmacologic therapy for renal cell carcinoma?
Limited due to drug resistance
Learn about significant risk factors and clinical manifestations associated with renal carcinoma. Explore how gender, tobacco use, occupational exposure, obesity, and other factors can contribute to the development of this type of cancer.
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