Kidney Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A carcinoma arising from the epithelium of the renal parenchyma or the renal pelvis. The majority are renal cell carcinomas. Kidney carcinomas usually affect middle aged and elderly adults. Hematuria, abdominal pain, and a palpable mass are common symptoms.

**Synonyms:** - Kidney (including Renal Cell) Cancer - Kidney Cancer - Kidney Cancer - Kidney Cancer - Kidney cancer, NOS - Renal Cancer - Renal Carcinoma - kidney cancer