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What is the predominant origin of renal cell carcinoma?
What is the predominant origin of renal cell carcinoma?
- Renal interstitial tissue
- Urothelial epithelium
- Pelvic epithelium
- Renal tubular epithelium (correct)
Which age group is most commonly affected by renal cell carcinoma?
Which age group is most commonly affected by renal cell carcinoma?
- Fifth to seventh decades (correct)
- Eighth decade and beyond
- Adolescence
- Childhood
What is the characteristic histological feature of clear cell carcinomas?
What is the characteristic histological feature of clear cell carcinomas?
- High inflammation with necrosis
- Large cystic structures with encapsulation
- Small round cells with dense cytoplasm
- Polygonal cells with abundant clear cytoplasm (correct)
Which factor is NOT recognized as a risk factor for renal cell carcinoma?
Which factor is NOT recognized as a risk factor for renal cell carcinoma?
How does clear cell carcinoma typically spread hematogenously?
How does clear cell carcinoma typically spread hematogenously?
Which characteristic feature is associated with Chromophobe Renal Carcinomas?
Which characteristic feature is associated with Chromophobe Renal Carcinomas?
What is the primary age group most affected by Wilms tumor?
What is the primary age group most affected by Wilms tumor?
Which is a common extrarenal effect associated with Rinal Neoplasms?
Which is a common extrarenal effect associated with Rinal Neoplasms?
What histological features are observed in Wilms tumor?
What histological features are observed in Wilms tumor?
What percentage of Wilms tumors are associated with WT1 mutations?
What percentage of Wilms tumors are associated with WT1 mutations?
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Renal Cell Carcinoma
Renal Cell Carcinoma
A type of kidney cancer originating from the renal tubular epithelium. It accounts for 80 to 85 percent of primary malignant kidney neoplasms.
Clear Cell Carcinomas
Clear Cell Carcinomas
The most common type of renal cell carcinoma, often associated with genetic syndromes.
VHL Gene and Clear Cell Carcinoma
VHL Gene and Clear Cell Carcinoma
The VHL gene is implicated in both familial and sporadic clear cell carcinomas. It is a key player in the development of this type of kidney cancer.
Papillary Renal Cell Carcinomas
Papillary Renal Cell Carcinomas
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MET Proto-oncogene
MET Proto-oncogene
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Chromophobe Renal Carcinoma
Chromophobe Renal Carcinoma
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Triad of Symptoms in Chromophobe Renal Carcinoma
Triad of Symptoms in Chromophobe Renal Carcinoma
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Paraneoplastic Syndrome
Paraneoplastic Syndrome
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Wilms Tumor
Wilms Tumor
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Triphasic Histologic Features of Wilms Tumor
Triphasic Histologic Features of Wilms Tumor
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