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Cancer and the kidney.
Christina M Keaney1, James E Springate
1Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA.
Adolescent Medicine Clinics
|April 23, 2005
Summary
This review summarizes renal cancers in adolescents, including isolated and syndrome-associated types, and their treatment complications. Early detection and management improve survival and quality of life for affected youth.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Nephrology
- Adolescent Medicine
Background:
- Renal cancers are a significant concern in adolescent patients.
- These cancers can occur in isolation or be associated with genetic syndromes.
- Cancer therapies can lead to various renal complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive summary of renal cancers affecting adolescents.
- To discuss both isolated and syndrome-associated renal malignancies.
- To outline renal complications arising from cancer treatment in this age group.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pediatric renal cancers.
- Synthesis of information on isolated and syndrome-associated renal tumors.
- Analysis of renal complications related to cancer therapy.
Main Results:
- Adolescent renal cancers encompass a range of histologies and clinical presentations.
- Syndromic associations are important considerations in diagnosis and management.
- Renal toxicity is a notable complication of various cancer treatments.
Conclusions:
- Prompt recognition, appropriate referral, and timely management are crucial for adolescent renal cancer patients.
- Effective long-term follow-up strategies are essential.
- Optimizing survival and quality of life requires a multidisciplinary approach.