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Kidney cancer facts for kids

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Kidney cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the kidneys. Common forms include Wilms tumor, which occurs in children, and renal cell carcinoma.

Treatment

Treatment of renal cancer depends on the type of cancer. For renal cell carcinoma, removing the kidney, (Nephrectomy), is the best treatment when the cancer is localized. Removing a part of the kidney, (partial nephrectomy) may also be an option for some patients.

Images for kids

  • Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma, eosinophilic variant - high mag

    Micrograph of a kidney cancer (chromophobe renal cell carcinoma, oncocytic variant), that may be challenging to differentiate from a benign kidney tumour (renal oncocytoma). H&E stain.

  • Papillary renal cell carcinoma very high mag

    Micrograph of papillary renal cell carcinoma, a form of kidney cancer. H&E stain.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Cáncer de riñón para niños

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