Open AccessSarcomatoid Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Rare Case with Review of Literature
Author(s) -
Vaidehi Nagar Nanda Patil,
Kaushiki Varshney,
Snigdha Vartak
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
scholars journal of medical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2347-9507
pISSN - 2347-6559
DOI - 10.36347/sjmcr.2022.v10i03.004
Subject(s) - pathology , atypia , sarcomatoid carcinoma , renal cell carcinoma , sarcoma , biology , kidney , cell , carcinoma , medicine , genetics
Sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma is a rare and highly lethal form of kidney tumor. It is characterised by extensive chromosomal rearrangements. These tumors show microscopic features similar to spindle cell sarcoma with high cellularity and cellular atypia. Majority of cases represent rumours with 100% sarcomatoid pattern and no recognizable epithelial element. We present a case of sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma to highlight the clinical features and aggressive nature of this tumor.