SMARCB1-deficient kidney medullary carcinoma

SMARCB1-deficient kidney medullary carcinoma

Definition

A high-grade carcinoma that arises from the renal medulla and is characterized by inactivation of the SMARCB1 gene. It affects children and adults and occurs mainly in patients with sickle cell trait. The majority of the cases occur in the right kidney.

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
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