Renal cell carcinomata with slow growth and prolonged survival.
Three cases of renal cell carcinoma with prolonged survivals of 26, 23 and 15 years are reported. The three possible theories about prolonged survival are discussed in the light of a review of the literature.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000401:mortality* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D009392:Nephrectomy; D011379:Prognosis; D013997:Time Factors