National Cancer Institute Thesaurus

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Preferred Name

Renal Cell Carcinoma

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Renal cell adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma of Kidney
Adenocarcinoma of the Kidney
Renal Cell Carcinoma, Stage Unspecified
renal cell carcinoma
Kidney Adenocarcinoma
Renal Cell Cancer
renal cell adenocarcinoma
CARCINOMA, RENAL CELL, MALIGNANT
renal cell cancer
Renal Cell Adenocarcinoma
Renal Cell Carcinoma
RCC
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