Korean J Urol.  1993 Apr;34(2):261-266.

Studies on 65 cases of incidental renal cell carcinoma : Significance of ultrasonography in diagnosis

• Kim SJ
• Kim YK

Abstract

The medical records of two hundred and sixteen(216) cases of renal cell carcinoma during the period. January 1980 to June 1991, were investigated and analyzed with particular attentions on incidental discovery, stage and prognosis ; and value of ultrasonographic examination for early detection. Of 216 cases, 65 cases(30.1%) were diagnosed incidentally ; 10.4% in 1980-1985. 21% in 1986-1989, 65% in 1990 and 68.4% in 1991. Of 65 cases of incidental discovery, 44 cases(67.8%) were initially detected by ultrasonography. Stages were lower in incidental cases(64.6 %. stage I and II) than in sysmptomatic cases(39.7 %, stages I and II). Ultrasonography is very valuable in early detection and screening of renal cell carcinoma but its cost-effectiveness should be furtherevaluated.

Keyword

Renal cell carcinoma; Ultrasonography

MeSH Terms

Attention
Carcinoma, Renal Cell*
Diagnosis*
Incidental Findings
Mass Screening
Medical Records
Prognosis
Ultrasonography*