Kidney anatomy
Kidney anatomy
Kidney tumor - CT scan
Kidney tumor - CT scan
Kidney metastases, CT scan
Kidney metastases, CT scan
Kidney - blood and urine flow
Kidney - blood and urine flow


Renal cell carcinoma

Alternative Names:
Renal cancer; Kidney cancer; Hypernephroma; Adenocarcinoma of renal cells; Cancer - kidney

Prevention:
Minimize or stop smoking. Follow your health care provider's recommendations in the treatment of kidney disorders, especially those that may require dialysis.


Review Date: 8/3/2002
Reviewed By: Scott Howard, M.D., M.S., Memphis, TN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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