Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma Type-II: a distinct clinicopathological subtype of renal epithelial neoplasm

  • Sunil Jagtap Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, Karad-415110, India.
  • Atul Beniwal
  • Swati Jagtap
  • Anil Huddedar
Keywords: Malignant renal tumors, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Papillary tumors

Abstract

Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma (PRCC) has been recognized as a distinct clinicopathologic subtype of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Herewith we present a case of 45 year old male patient having complaints of left lower flank pain and hematuria of 1 month duration. Ultrasonography showed large homogenous mass measuring 9.1x9x6.1cm at upper pole of left kidney. Doppler showed mild to moderate vascularity with low resistance to flow. Small cystic areas with calcifications were noted. On radiological finding, diagnosis suggestive of renal cell carcinoma was given. Left radical nephrectomy was done. On histopathology evaluation; diagnosed as PRCC Type-II. As the prognosis of PRCC Type-II is poorer than Type-I, these tumors should be properly evaluated.

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Published
2016-12-10
Section
Case Report