Grawitz tumor is a type of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) that affects the tubes in the kidney. Symptoms include blood in urine, abdominal mass, weight loss, and polycythemia. Risk factors include obesity, smoking, and cystic disease. Early diagnosis through ultrasound and CT scans can lead to a cure rate of 90%.
A Grawitz tumor is a tumor found in renal cell carcinoma (RCC), a cancer of the kidney that starts in the tubes that separate waste products from the blood. When a Grawitz tumor and renal cell carcinoma are confined to the kidney tubes, treatment often includes removal of the affected kidney and tubes. Black patients have a slightly increased risk of developing RCC.
This disease is usually asymptomatic until the advanced stages. Blood is found in the urine in 60% of cases. Urine containing blood may be rusty or brown, or have a pink tinge. 30% of Grawitz tumor tumors include an abdominal mass. Weight loss occurs in about XNUMX% of patients.
In addition to the more common symptoms, polycythemia occurs in five percent of patients. This is a specific type of anemia that is directly related to the disease. XNUMX% of male patients report swelling of the left testicle. Metastatic Grawitz tumor/RCC can infiltrate bones and cause fractures. A cancer has metastasized when it leaves its place of origin and spreads to other parts of the body.
Sensitivity to cold, frequent unexplained fevers, and chronic fatigue also afflict patients with Grawitz tumors. This disease affects more females than males. Its incidence has seen a steady increase in recent years.
Risk factors for a Grawitz tumor and RCC include obesity and smoking. Additionally, those on dialysis for cystic disease are 30 times more likely to develop RCC than others. Ultrasound is the most accurate diagnostic tool for RCC. If a tumor is seen, the next step is a CAT scan (CT) of the abdomen to check for and stage the disease. Staging provides a numerical value for how advanced the cancer is.
90% of RCC is diagnosed while still confined to the kidneys. Such cases have a cure rate of XNUMX% after surgical removal of the kidney. Once the disease has metastasized, the survival rate is less promising. Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation are typically introduced. A medical evaluation should be sought whenever symptoms of RCC are present.
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