The difference between kidney cancer and renal pelvis cancer

The difference between kidney cancer and renal pelvis cancer:

Under normal circumstances, the difference between kidney cancer and renal pelvis cancer lies in the different sites of onset, causes, and treatments.

1. Different sites of onset: Kidney cancer and renal pelvic cancer are both malignant tumors of the urinary system. The sites of onset of the two are different. Kidney cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the renal parenchyma and usually originates from renal tubular epithelial cells. Renal pelvic cancer is usually located in the renal pelvis and renal calyx and originates from the epithelial cells of the renal pelvis or renal calyx.

2. Different causes: Kidney cancer is caused by genetic factors, obesity, high blood pressure, etc. Renal pelvic cancer may be caused by long-term exposure to chemicals and other factors.

3. Different treatment methods: Kidney cancer is treated with surgery, interventional therapy, and targeted drugs, but the treatment of renal pelvis cancer is more complicated and requires choosing the appropriate treatment method based on the specific situation, mainly including radical surgery, palliative surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc. After surgery, it is necessary to pay attention to monitoring changes in body temperature and pay attention to strengthening care.

The difference between kidney cancer and renal pelvis cancer lies in the different typical symptoms and CT examination results. Kidney cancer and renal pelvis cancer should be followed up according to the doctor's advice, with regular follow-up examinations and timely communication with the doctor. If you feel unwell, you can deal with it in time.