Multilocular cystic renal cell carcinoma: a rare entity

Multilocular cystic renal cell carcinoma (MCRCC) is an uncommon subtype of clear cell renal cell carcinoma that appears to have a favourable prognosis. Literature reports a very low incidence of 1-2% of MCRCC among the renal neoplasms. The first such reported case was in 1957 by Robinson. In 1998, Eble et al suggested following diagnostic criterion for MCRCC: (1) an expansile mass surrounded by a fibrous capsule; (2) interior of tumour entirely composed of cysts and septa with no expansile nodule or solid component confined to more than 10% of entire tumour and (3) septa containing aggregates of clear epithelial cells. We report a case of MCRCC in a 60-year-old male patient who presented with abdominal lump and after suspicion of renal malignancy underwent nephrectomy. The patient was perfectly well till last follow-up of 3 months postoperatively.