Non-neoplastic Pathology in Tumor Nephrectomy Specimens - 16/08/14
, Ibrahim Batal, MDAbstract |
Risk factors for kidney cancers and medical kidney diseases are similar; therefore, it is not surprising that up to 25% of renal cell carcinoma patients have chronic kidney disease prior to nephrectomy and a significant number of patients with normal prenephrectomy renal function markers progress to chronic kidney disease over time. Evaluation of non-neoplastic parenchyma in tumor nephrectomy specimens can identify patients at risk for progression to chronic kidney disease, which is a critical step for early intervention and potential improvement of morbidity and mortality rates in this patient population.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Nephrectomy, Normal kidney, Solitary kidney, Renal tumor, Vascular sclerosis, Diabetic glomerulosclerosis
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Vol 7 - N° 3
P. 291-305 - septembre 2014 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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