Renal cell carcinoma in pregnancy

Introduction: Renal cell carcinoma is the most common renal neoplasm in pre gnancy. The best timing for surgical treatment is a matter of dispute. Case reports: The clinical course of renal cell carcinoma in pregnancy as w ell as therapeutic and diagnostic options are described in two case reports . Conclusions: Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are reliable methods for primary diagnostics and preoperative staging without known adverse eff ects on the fetus. Under certain circumstances, such as tumor-associated co mplications, psychological indication or diagnosis of the tumor during the First trimenon, radical nephrectomy should be carried out without delay. In the second and third trimenon and in uncomplicated pregnancies, surgery is best done after delivery.