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 |