Risk Factors and Clinical Manifestations of Renal Carcinoma
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What is a significant risk factor for renal carcinoma?

  • High vitamin C intake
  • Low cholesterol levels
  • Tobacco use (correct)
  • Regular exercise
  • Which gender is more affected by renal carcinoma?

  • Equally affects both men and women
  • Men (correct)
  • Women
  • No specific gender pattern
  • What is a common clinical manifestation of renal tumors that often goes unnoticed?

  • Flank pain
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Gross hematuria
  • Painless hematuria (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a classic sign or symptom of renal carcinoma?

    <p>Lung metastasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be the first manifestation of renal tumor metastasis?

    <p>Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assessment or diagnostic finding may be required for the diagnosis of a renal tumor?

    <p>Ultrasonography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred treatment for renal cell carcinoma if the tumor can be removed?

    <p>Laparoscopic nephrectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic symptom complex occurs after renal artery embolization in patients with metastatic renal carcinoma?

    <p>Postinfarction syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of medical management in renal cell carcinoma?

    <p>Eradicate the tumor before metastasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In patients with bilateral tumors or cancer of a functional single kidney, what surgical procedure may be considered?

    <p>Partial nephrectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is laparoscopic nephrectomy preferred for removal of the kidney with a small tumor?

    <p>To achieve less morbidity and shorter recovery time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic symptom complex experienced after renal artery embolization?

    <p>Postinfarction syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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