Abstract:Objectives: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is uncommon in young adults. Based on the few studies published -patients. Methods: Between 1988 and 2000, 1233 under 40 yr old and 1140 older (mean ages, 34.2 and 61.9 years, respectively) underwent surgery for RCC in four teaching hospitals. Clinical and biologic parameters at diagnosis were compared and subjected to univariate and multivariate analyses to study survival. Mean followup was 4.5 yr for young and 4.1 yr for older patients. Results: When comparing younger t… Show more
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