What does renal cell carcinoma with para-aortic lymph node metastasis mean?
May 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xinju
Introduction
Kidney cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma, involves metastasis to the lymph nodes of the abdominal aorta when the disease progresses to an intermediate or advanced stage, with cancer cells invading these lymph nodes. In the late stages, cancer cells may spread and invade other organs. After spreading to the lymph nodes along the abdominal aorta, patients may experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, hematuria (blood in urine), nausea, and vomiting.
Renal cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma, refers to the condition in which a patient's kidney cancer has progressed to an intermediate or advanced stage, with cancer cells invading the lymph nodes along the abdominal aorta. The detailed analysis is as follows:
Renal cell carcinoma is a relatively common malignant tumor within the urinary system. In the early stages of kidney cancer, patients typically do not exhibit symptoms and the disease is often difficult to detect. However, once the cancer progresses to an advanced stage, the cancer cells may metastasize and invade other organs. After spreading to the lymph nodes near the abdominal aorta, patients may experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, hematuria (blood in urine), nausea, and vomiting. Imaging tests can be used to determine whether lymph node metastasis has occurred. When kidney cancer reaches an advanced stage, it becomes difficult to cure. Treatment usually involves radiotherapy and chemotherapy to suppress the spread of cancer cells. If the patient is eligible for surgery, nephrectomy or partial nephrectomy may be performed, along with removal of the metastasized lymph nodes, followed by pathological examination.
Therefore, during the early or intermediate stages, patients should seek medical treatment promptly. With active intervention, most cases can achieve a curative outcome.
