Clear cell renal carcinoma

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Clear cell renal carcinoma

Synonyms: CCRCC | Clear cell renal cell adenocarcinoma | Clear cell renal cell carcinoma

A rare renal tumor arising from proximal tubular epithelial cells of the renal cortex characterized histologically by malignant epithelial cells with typical clear cytoplasm in conventional staining methods due to a high glycogen and lipid content featuring a nested growth pattern. Clinically it may present with hematuria flank pain anemia or less commonly a palpable abdominal mass.

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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version March 2024

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My Faulty Gene is a nonprofit organization which provides information and assistance to any individual whose family medical history suggests genetic testing might be helpful in identifying an increased risk of disease due to a genetic mutation. We believe that everyone in need of genetic testing should have access to it.

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