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Warthin-like papillary renal cell carcinoma: A case report
Xiu-Feng Li1, Zheng-Jiang Wang1, Heng-Ming Zhang1
1Department of Pathology, Weifang People's Hospital (First Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University), Weifang 261041, Shandong Province, China.
A rare Warthin-like papillary renal cell carcinoma (WPRCC) was identified in a 47-year-old woman's left kidney. Surgical resection of the tumor was successful with an uneventful recovery.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Warthin-like papillary renal cell carcinoma (WPRCC) is a rare subtype of papillary renal cell carcinoma, newly classified in the 2022 WHO Classification.
- This report details a specific clinical case of WPRCC.
Observation:
- A 4.5 cm mass was detected in the left kidney of a previously healthy 47-year-old woman.
- Clinical, imaging, histomorphological, and immunohistochemical data were used for diagnosis.
Findings:
- The pathological diagnosis confirmed Warthin-like papillary renal cell carcinoma (WPRCC) in the left kidney.
- The tumor measured 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm.
Implications:
- Surgical resection of the WPRCC was performed.
- The patient experienced an uncomplicated postoperative recovery.
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