Thyroid-like follicular carcinoma of the kidney: report of two cases with detailed immunohistochemical profile and literature review

Virchows Arch. 2012 Sep;461(3):345-50. doi: 10.1007/s00428-012-1298-8. Epub 2012 Aug 17.

Abstract

Thyroid-like follicular carcinoma of the kidney (TLFC) is an unusual histological variant of renal cell carcinoma not included in the current WHO classification of renal tumors. Its morphological features resemble a large spectrum of benign and malignant renal and extra-renal conditions which should be ruled out in the diagnostic process. Because TLFC outcome is different from the other variants of renal cell carcinoma, the exploration for disease-specific markers is mandatory. The aim of the present paper is to illustrate the histological characteristics and immunohistochemical profile of two new cases along with a brief review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Follicular / metabolism
  • Adenocarcinoma, Follicular / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma, Follicular / surgery
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / metabolism
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / metabolism
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male
  • Nephrectomy
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / pathology
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor