The human kidneys are bean-shaped organs located on each side of the spine at the back of the abdomen. The primary functions of human kidneys include:
When the human kidney cannot perform the basic functions mentioned above, it indicates kidney disease. Kidney cancer is the tumour of the kidneys. The uncontrolled growth of healthy cells in one or both kidneys leads to the formation of a lump or tumour called the cancer of the kidneys. Some lumps or tumours are benign, and some malignant. The most widespread form of kidney cancer in adults is renal cell carcinoma (RCC). A few forms of RCC tumours propagate rapidly, and others are less likely to propagate. Clear cell, chromophobe, and papillary are the most prominent RCC tumours. Wilms’ tumour is another type mainly seen in younger children.
