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Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma: A case report and literature review
Ahmed Ballati1, Zakaria Essaidi1, Saad Rifki El Jai1
1Departement of General Surgery, University Hospital Centre Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, 9,Gascogne Street, Casablanca, Morocco.
Introduction:
Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma, a distinct subtype of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with characteristic light microscopic, histochemical, and ultrastructural features, typically has a favorable clinical course.
Presentation Of Case:
A 45-year-old femele presented with abdominal pain. A physical examination found a palpable mass in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. A CT scan of the abdomen showed a heterogeneously enhancing mass, with necrosis and calcifications contents betwen the liver and the right kidney. she underwent surgical resection. Partial nephrectomy was performed. Pathological diagnosis was Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma.
Discussion And Conclusion:
Chromophobe RCC is a rare variety of kidney neoplasm that has recently been better characterized from a molecular and genetic perspective. Overall, it is considered to have a better prognosis, and is associated with earlier stage tumors and longer overall survival compared with clear cell RCC.
