Small-cell variant renal oncocytoma: case report on its clinicopathological and genetic characteristics and literature review.

CONCLUSION: Small-cell variant of RO is considered benign renal neoplasms with good prognosis. A histochemical and immunohistochemical stains assist in diagnosis of this tumor. Definitive diagnosis can help avoid unnecessary total renal nephrectomy. The exact mechanism of Small-cell variant of RO remains to be further investigated.
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Source: Gene - December 2, 2019 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Li K, Wang C, Xiong X, Ma H, Qi Y, Hu W, Xiao S, Zhou X, Pang L, Zou H Tags: Gene Source Type: research