Flash-Med Random Medical Review Questions

What are some risk factors associated with the development of renal cell carcinoma?

Tobacco smoking, obesity, hypertension,and polycystic kidney disease have been determined to be risk factors for renal cell carcinoma. There have also been reports of increased incidence associated with people exposed to asbestos, solvents, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, petroleum, cadmium, and lead.