Renal cell carcinoma

Renal cell carcinoma is the term used to describe a malignant tumor originating from the renal tubule cells. Most patients fall ill between the ages of 45 and 75 and are twice more male.

The causes of renal cell carcinoma are largely unexplained. However, smoking, overweight, increased alcohol consumption, abuse of analgesics and increased blood pressure are among the risk factors that predispose the disease to develop. Hereditary factors may play a role.

Initially, the disease is asymptotic. Later on, maturity, flank pain, weight loss, fever, anemia, loss of appetite and hypertension occur. The tumor can also be palpated in the kidney region at this time. In more advanced stages, bone pain may be part of the discomfort.