Open AccessMucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the renal pelvis: a case report and clues to histogenesis
Author(s) -
Marcos Rodrigo Saravia Flores,
Víctor Argueta,
Mario Roberto Morales Ruiz,
Roberto Elfidio Orozco Florián
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr.06.2008.0307
Subject(s) - histogenesis , mucinous cystadenocarcinoma , renal pelvis , medicine , cystadenocarcinoma , pathology , mucinous carcinoma , immunohistochemistry , anatomy , adenocarcinoma , ovary , urinary system , cancer
We present a case of mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the renal pelvis associated with a collecting duct carcinoma in a 58-year-old woman with diabetes. Even though several theories about the aetiology of mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the renal pelvis have been proposed, its origin remains unknown. The present case shows a distinct morphology and immunohistochemical profile that may suggest a clue to its histogenesis.