Munuaissyövät
Munuaissyövät, also known as kidney cancer, refers to the abnormal growth of cells within the kidney. The most common type is renal cell carcinoma (RCC), which originates in the lining of the tiny tubules in the kidneys that filter waste and fluid from the blood to produce urine. Other less common types of kidney cancer exist, including transitional cell carcinoma, which affects the renal pelvis where urine collects before passing to the bladder, and Wilms' tumor, a rare form primarily affecting children.
Symptoms of kidney cancer can be subtle and may not appear until the disease is advanced. When
Risk factors for developing kidney cancer include smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, certain genetic conditions, prolonged
Treatment options depend on the stage, type, and location of the cancer, as well as the patient's