Abstract

BLANCO ESPINOSA, A. et al. Association of renal cell carcinoma and radiation exposure after the Chernobyl accident. Actas Urol Esp [online]. 2003, vol.27, n.2, pp.164-167. ISSN 0210-4806.

After the nuclear accident of Chernobyl, in the population of zones contaminated the malignant renal tumors was increased from 4,7 to 7,5 per 100.000 of total population. Cesium 137 (¹³⁷Cs) constitutes 80- 90% of the internal exposure of these people as well as eliminated through kidneys becomes an important risk factor. We present a case of a patient, residing in radiocontamined area, who consulted for abdominal pain and left flank mass. We review relevant literature and the management of these patients.

Keywords : Renal cell carcinoma; Radiation; Chernobyl.

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