Kidney

Most people have two kidneys, organs that sit in the back of your abdomen. Your kidneys’ primary function is to filter your blood. They also remove waste and balance your body’s fluids. Common kidney conditions include kidney disease, kidney infections, kidney cysts and Kidney Cancer.

The main function of the kidney is to eliminate excess bodily fluid, salts and byproducts of metabolism – this makes kidneys key in the regulation of acid-base balance, blood pressure, and many other homeostatic parameters.

Functions
The kidney is a very important organ in regards to body homeostasis. It participates in vital processes such as regulation of blood osmolarity and pH, regulation of blood volume and blood pressure, production of hormones, and filtration of foreign substances.

Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer can develop in adults and children. The main types of kidney cancer are renal cell cancer, transitional cell cancer, and Wilms tumor. Certain inherited conditions increase the risk of kidney cancer. Explore the links on this page to learn more about kidney cancer treatment, statistics, research, and clinical trials.

Disease:

  • Benign
    • Renal cyst
    • AML
    • Oncocytoma
  • Malignent
    • renal cell carcinoma sarcoma of kidney

Symptom:

  • Investigation
    • USG of KUB,
    • S. Creatinine,
    • Triphasic CT Scan of abdomen.

Treatment:

  • Benign
    • As per pathology surgical removal.
  • Malignant
    • SRM – TE