What is renal cell carcinoma?

Also known as: RCC, renal cell cancer, renal cancer, kidney cancer

The renal cells are the cells of the kidneys, and renal cell carcinoma is the most common form of kidney cancer. This type of kidney cancer forms in the tubes that direct fluid in and out of the kidneys, which are known as tubules.

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Reviewed by: Maggie Fader, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM