[Kidney carcinosarcoma]

Arkh Patol. 2003 Mar-Apr;65(2):49-53.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

A kidney tumour in a 36 year old female is described. The tumor was soft, of gray-brown color, size 12 x 11 cm. Histological, immunohistochemical and ultrastructural findings have demonstrated the signs of biphasic epithelial and mesenchymal cell differentiation. These data allowed the authors to define this tumor as a renal carcinosarcoma. Histogenesis of this tumor and differential diagnosis with other malignant renal tumors are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinosarcoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinosarcoma / pathology*
  • Carcinosarcoma / ultrastructure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / ultrastructure
  • Ultrasonography