Incidence, predictors and associated outcomes of renal cell carcinoma in long-term dialysis patients

Frank P. Hurst, Rahul M. Jindal, James J. Fletcher, Vikas Dharnidharka, Greg Gorman, Brent Lechner, Robert Nee, Lawrence Y. Agodoa, Kevin C. Abbott

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Abstract

We carried out an analysis of the United States Renal Data System to determine the incidence, risk factors and prognosis of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in a national population of patients receiving incident long-term dialysis. In Cox regression, male gender, older age, end-stage renal disease caused by obstruction, tuberous sclerosis, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, as well as acquired renal cysts, were independently associated with RCC. Most cases of RCC in incident long-term dialysis patients occurred in patients without acquired renal cysts. A diagnosis of RCC was associated with increased risk of subsequent mortality overall and in all high-risk groups.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1271-1276
Number of pages6
JournalUrology
Volume77
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2011
Externally publishedYes

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