Kidney Tumors
Diagnosis
We use several techniques to evaluate the presence of kidney tumors, including:
- abdominal ultrasound – to image the tumor and entire abdominal area
- abdominal computerized tomography scan (also called a CT or CT scan) – to detect metastases throughout the body
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – to determine if there are metastases through lymph nodes and other organs
- chest X-ray – to determine if there are metastases in the lungs
- blood and urine tests – to evaluate kidney and liver function
- biopsy – to obtain a tissue sample for microscopic examination
- surgery – to remove tumor and/or kidney (nephrectomy)
