There are several ways to detect early kidney cancer

Kidney cancer is more common in my country, and its incidence is concentrated in middle-aged and elderly patients, with more men than women. The early symptoms of kidney cancer are relatively hidden, and people often ignore it, which leads to people discovering it in the middle and late stages. Therefore, everyone should pay more attention to their own health in life and check as soon as possible if they find any discomfort. So, what are the common examination methods for kidney cancer? Let's take a look at it together.

What are the common screening methods for kidney cancer?

1. General examination

Kidney cancer is a very serious disease. The occurrence of this disease is usually discovered by patients during physical examinations, so we hope that everyone will do regular physical examinations and be alert to any subtle changes in the body. If there is a problem, the professional method is to check the number of red blood cells through urine routine.

2. X-ray examination

The most commonly used examination for kidney cancer is X-ray examination, which is the main method for diagnosing kidney tumors. It mainly examines urinary tract plain film, pyelography, abdominal aortorenal artery angiography, and inferior vena cava angiography, which are all basic methods for diagnosing kidney tumors. X-ray examination is an important means for early diagnosis and qualitative diagnosis of kidney tumors.

3. CT examination

Kidney cancer can also be checked through CT examination, which is also a method of examination that everyone is familiar with. It is mainly used to confirm whether there is any lesion in kidney function and whether there is a mass. It is a routine examination before kidney tumor surgery.

4. Ultrasound diagnosis

Ultrasound examination is an examination method frequently used in various departments. It is also a comparative method for examining cancer diseases. Ultrasound diagnosis has become one of the important methods for diagnosing kidney tumors in recent years. It can clearly show the extent of renal cancer, whether the tumor has invaded adjacent tissues, whether there is metastasis to the liver or spleen, and whether the renal pedicle and retroperitoneal lymph nodes are enlarged. It is very helpful for the treatment of renal cancer.

5. Pathological examination

Pathological examination includes pathological tissue examination or cytological examination. Pathological tissue examination refers to the use of surgical means to remove tissue and observe its appearance to check whether the cell clusters are cancerous. Cytological examination refers to the observation of urine specimens under a microscope after special treatment.