Renal cell carcinoma: diagnosis, staging, and surveillance

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2008 Oct;191(4):1220-32. doi: 10.2214/AJR.07.3568.

Abstract

Objective: This educational review focuses on the staging and radiologic evaluation of renal cell carcinoma. It includes discussion of the epidemiology, pathology, and therapeutic options of renal cell carcinoma and the implications for radiologic follow-up.

Conclusion: The incidence of renal cell carcinoma has been increasing. Imaging plays a central role in its detection, staging, and treatment evaluation and follow-up.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / epidemiology
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / therapy
  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / therapy
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Population Surveillance
  • Survival Analysis