The topic Carcinoma of the Collecting Ducts of Bellini you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Collecting Duct Carcinoma of Kidney.

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• Collecting Duct Carcinoma of Kidney (CDCK) is a rare, aggressive type of renal cell carcinoma (a form of kidney cancer). It is a malignant tumor that develops due to an abnormality within the tissue lining in the collecting ducts of the kidney (which is a part of the kidney)
• Collecting Duct Carcinoma of Kidney generally affects adult males and females. The exact cause of development of CDCK is presently unknown, and the risk factors are not well-established
• The typical signs and symptoms of Collecting Duct Carcinoma of Kidney include blood in urine, a lump on the side of the abdomen, flank pain, unexplained fever and weight loss. The tumor may give rise to complications such as spreading of the cancer to other parts of the body
• The healthcare provider might diagnose the condition using blood tests, imaging studies and tissue biopsy as necessary. A genetic testing may be required in some cases
• The treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and targeted drug therapy. Chemotherapy is not known to be effective in treating Collecting Duct Carcinoma of Kidney
• The prognosis mainly depends on the size of tumor and whether it is localized to the kidney or has metastasized i.e., if the cancer is in its early or advance stages, at the time of diagnosis. In many cases, the prognosis of Collecting Duct Carcinoma of Kidney is poor
• It may not be possible to prevent CDCK; although, in general, leading a healthy lifestyle, maintaining an ideal body weight, controlling one’s blood pressure, avoiding unnecessary medication, and avoiding smoking are all factors that can potentially help one reduce the risk for cancer development

The other main types of kidney cancers include:

• Clear cell renal cell carcinoma: This is also called conventional renal cell carcinoma. 65% of all renal cancers belong to this type
• Papillary renal cell carcinoma (PRCC): It is also called chromophil renal cell carcinoma. It constitutes 15% of all renal cancers. Some of these cancers can be seen in syndromes such as hereditary papillary renal cell carcinoma syndrome. A majority of individuals with PRCC, do not have a family history of kidney cancer
• Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma: They make up for 5% of the renal cancers. Usually, it is a slower-growing cancer when compared to other kidney cancers

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