Tubulocystic renal cell carcinoma
Tubulocystic renal cell carcinoma
Definition
Tubulocystic renal cell carcinoma is an extremely rare subtype of renal cell carcinoma most frequently characterized by a small, solitary, well-circumscribed, unencapsulated renal tumor composed of multiple small to medium-sized cysts with a white or gray, spongy ("bubble wrap-like") cut surface. Patients are usually asymptomatic or could manifest with abdominal pain, abdominal distension and/or hematuria. Progression, recurrence and metastasis rarely occur although lymph node, bone, pleura and liver mestatsis have been reported.
Also known as Tubulocystic renal cell cancer — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adult mammalian kidney | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Adult mammalian kidney | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nephron tubule | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Upper urinary tract | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |