Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of RCC Patients in Libya:
a six year review
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clinical characters of RCC, RCC in libya, renal massAbstract
Worldwide, renal cell carcinoma (RCC) represents the sixth most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and the 10th in women, accounting for 5% and 3% of all oncological diagnoses, respectively. with the highest incidence occurring in Western countries. In 2020, Lithuania reported the highest overall rate of RCC, followed by Czechia. The incidence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has been increasing worldwide, largely due to the widespread use of new and improved, non-invasive abdominal imaging modalities, such as ultrasonography (US). Despite that, there is little information concerning the disease in Libya. The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiological profile, clinical characteristics, histopathological features, and type of surgery in patients diagnosed with RCC at National Cancer Institute NCI over a period of 6 years. According to this study in compared with the published data. some differences were noted. A higher number of patient were in younger age. O blood group was associated with a higher risk of RCC. Renal vein and IVC thrombus were seen in a higher percentage. Open surgeries still the standard surgical treatment for RCC at our center.
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