Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Renal cell carcinoma associated with Von Hippel-Lindau disease ====== a) the most common [[malignant tumor]] in [[Von Hippel-Lindau disease]]. Usually a [[clear cell carcinoma]] b) lifetime risk for [[renal cell carcinoma]] (RCC) in [[Von Hippel-Lindau disease]]:≈70%. c) the growth rate of RCC is high variable d) RCC is the cause of death in 15–50% of patients e) metastases respond poorly to chemotherapy and radiation f) bilateral and multiple lesions are common g) partial nephrectomy or tumor enucleation is preferred to avoid/delay dialysis and transplantation h) nephron-or renal-sparing surgery recommended for tumors less < 3cm i) promising techniques: cryo- and radiofrequency ablation of tumors < 3 cm renal_cell_carcinoma_associated_with_von_hippel-lindau_disease.txt Last modified: 2024/06/07 02:57by 127.0.0.1