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The use of interferon alpha‐C in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma arising in a congenital solitary kidney
Author(s) -
Merimsky Ofer,
Merimsky Ephraim,
Chaitchik Samario
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930450413
Subject(s) - medicine , renal cell carcinoma , alpha interferon , kidney , interferon , interferon alfa , alpha (finance) , recombinant dna , oncology , urology , surgery , immunology , construct validity , biochemistry , chemistry , gene , patient satisfaction
Three cases of renal cell carcinoma in a congenital solitary kidney are presented. Treatment with recombinant interferon alpha‐C was administered in two cases. A subjective response occurred in one case. The literature is reviewed with respect to treatment options and prognostic factors.