[Evaluation of diagnostic methods in kidney cancer]

Different methods for the renal cancer diagnosis: roentgenological, vasographic, radioisotopic, cytological, immunological and others are assessed comparatively. Among the routine roentgenological methods excretory and infusion urography, retropneumoperitoneum associated with tomography and excretory urography, retrograde pyelography proved to be effective. Kidney scanning with neohydrine is a simple and safe technic of examination. Selective arteriography is the most effective method for recognizing renal cancer, however in 7.2% of patients the response was negative. Cytological and immunological methods are of a secondary value. The scheme of examining patients suspected of renal cancer is recommended.