Editing Kidney Cancer: Diagnosis and Evaluation (section)

== Answers ==

# What is the differential diagnosis for a solid mass on imaging?
#* Malignant: RCC, urothelial carcinoma, sarcoma, lymphoma, metastasis
#* Benign: oncocytoma, abscess, infarct, vascular malformation, renal pseudotumour
# What are the recommended investigations in patients with suspected RCC?
#* History and physical
#* Laboratory investigations: CBC, Cr, LFTs, calcium
#* Imaging: Triphasic CT abdo/pelvis, CXR or CT chest
# What are the paraneoplastic syndromes associated with RCC?
## Neuropathy
## Elevated ESR
## Weight loss
## Hypertension
## Anemia
## LFTs elevated
## Fever
## Hypercalcemia
## Amyloidosis
## Polychythemia
# What findings are suggestive of ipsilateral adrenal involvement
## Enlarged or indistinct adrenal gland on imaging
## Extensive malignant replacement of kidney
## Palpably abnormal adrenal gland
# What are potential complications related to renal mass biopsy?
## Bleeding
### Renal hematoma
### Gross hematuria
### Hemorrhage requiring transfusions
## Pain
## Pneumothorax