The classic triad of hematuria, flank pain, and an abdominal mass is seen in
10% of patients with RCC on initial presentation. Flank pain and hematuria are
the 2 most common presenting symptoms of RCC. Hypertension is seen in 22%
of patients with RCC, and abdominal mass is found in 24% of patients with
the disease. Radical nephrectomy is the gold standard operation for
localized RCC.
