Abstract
Sixteen cases of metastatic renal cell carcinoma diagnosed by fine needle aspiration biopsy were reviewed. Polygonal malignant epithelial cells present in sheets with loose or strong cellular cohesiveness and granular, vacuolated or filmy cytoplasm were the characteristic findings of this type of tumor.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Biopsy, Needle
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Carcinoma, Renal Cell / diagnosis
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Carcinoma, Renal Cell / pathology
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Carcinoma, Renal Cell / secondary*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Kidney Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Kidney Neoplasms / pathology*
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Liver Neoplasms / pathology
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Liver Neoplasms / secondary
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Lung Neoplasms / pathology
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Lung Neoplasms / secondary
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Lymphatic Metastasis
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / pathology
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Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / secondary
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Retrospective Studies