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A Syngeneic Mouse Model of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma for Quantitative and Longitudinal Assessment of Preclinical Therapies
Published on: April 12, 2017
[Renal involvement in cancer and renal paraneoplastic syndromes]
Juliette Thariat1, Benoit Vendrely, Sophie Roca
1Université Nice - Sophia-Antipolis, centre Antoine-Lacassagne, département de radio-oncologie, IBDC CNRS UMR, France. jthariat@hotmail.com
Background:
Renal alterations in the context of neoplastic disease are relatively frequent manifestations but are overall poorly reported.
Material And Methods:
A search in the English and French literature was performed using the following key words: "cancer", "renal", "paraneoplastic syndrome", "glomerulopathy" and "kidney failure".
Results:
The various renal manifestations can be divided into specific and paraneoplastic. They include paraneoplastic glomerulopathies (membranous glomerulonephristis being the most frequent), direct involvement of the renal parenchyma, hydroelectrolytic abnormalities (hypercalcemia, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion…), retroperitoneal fibrosis, micro-angiothrombotic disease and tumor lysis syndrome. Anticancer and symptomatic treatments do not guaranty complete recovery in all cases.
Conclusion:
The frequency and the severity of some renal manifestations associated with malignant hemopathies and carcinomas indicates a need for initial renal-oriented work-up and follow-up.
Insights
Cancer patients frequently develop kidney problems, including paraneoplastic glomerulopathies and kidney failure. Early renal evaluation and monitoring are crucial for managing these serious complications.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Oncology
- Internal Medicine
Context:
- Renal alterations are common in cancer patients but often underreported.
- Neoplastic diseases can lead to diverse kidney complications.
Purpose:
- To review and categorize renal manifestations associated with cancer.
- To highlight the importance of recognizing paraneoplastic syndromes affecting the kidneys.
Summary:
- Renal manifestations in cancer include specific and paraneoplastic types.
- Common paraneoplastic issues include membranous glomerulonephritis, direct kidney involvement, and electrolyte imbalances.
- Other complications comprise retroperitoneal fibrosis, microangiothrombotic disease, and tumor lysis syndrome.
Impact:
- Emphasizes the need for systematic renal assessment in cancer patients.
- Highlights that treatments may not guarantee full recovery from renal complications.
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