Metastatic disease to kidney from lung.
Two cases are reported of primary carcinoma of the lung, presenting as tumors of the kidney. It was found that metastases to the kidney from the lung is frequent. It is recommended that in all cases of primary lung carcinoma the kidneys be examined for metastatic disease. If cancer is found and is treatable, the cure rate may be improved with early and aggressive treatment.
D002277:Carcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D011859:Radiography; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging