An official website of the United States government Here's how you know

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | National Institutes of Health

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government
organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (🔒) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website.
Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Health Topics A-Z

Browse by letter

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

Browse by letter: K × Topic category: Diseases and Conditions × Clear all

Showing 1-2 of 2

Kidney cancer can develop in adults and children. The main types of kidney cancer are renal cell cancer, transitional cell cancer, and Wilms tumor.

Kidney stones are hard pieces of mineral deposits that form in the kidneys. They can cause severe pain and possible health complications if left untreated.

Health Topics A-Z

Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer

Kidney Stones