Open AccessMucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma of kidney: A rare case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Bita Geramizadeh,
Mehdi Salehipour,
Ali Moradi
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
indian journal of pathology and microbiology/indian journal of pathology and microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0974-5130
pISSN - 0377-4929
DOI - 10.4103/0377-4929.56144
Subject(s) - nephrectomy , renal cell carcinoma , medicine , pathology , clear cell carcinoma , kidney , carcinoma , mucinous carcinoma , clear cell , cancer , adenocarcinoma
Low grade mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma of kidney was newly established as a distinct renal cell carcinoma in the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of 2004. Until now, less than 60 cases have been reported and the largest series represented approximately 15 patients with this type of tumor. Herein, we report a case of mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma in a 63-year-old male presented with right flank pain which was diagnosed after nephrectomy. Pathologists should consider this diagnosis and its spectrum of histopathologic features in mind to ensure an accurate diagnosis.