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What are the tests for renal cell cancer?
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CT scan w. contrast: (iv contrast). Renal ultrasound will also demonstrate kidney tumors but not nearly the detail of ultrasound. Ultimate test is microscopic pathalogical examination of tumor after it has been removed. Good luck.
Answered 3/2/2013
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