Renal Neoplasms Flashcards
What are the gross Characteristics of adenoma
Pale yellow gray well circumcised nodules
Describe the histologic characteristics of adenoma
Peppa lemada structures with numerous complex fronds; cells are cubodial to polygonal With small central nuclei with little cytoplasm
We’re in the kidneys papillary adenoma Commonly found
Renal cortex
Adenoma is derived from what part of the kidney
renal tubular epithelium
Angiomyolipoma is derived from what renal structure
perivascular epithelioid cells
Angiogmyelipomas are commonly found in which population and why
women; These cells express estrogen receptors
Additionally angiomyolipomas are associated with what disease
tuberous sclerosis
Describe the pathogenesis of tuberous sclerosis
Inhibition of activity of mTOR, kinase that stimulates cells growth TSC1 (Ch. 9, hamartin); TSC2 (Ch. 16, tuberin);
What’s the contents found in angiomyolipoma lesions
Thick walled blood cells, adipose tissue, and smooth muscle cells
Oncocytoma arises from What cells in the kidneys
intercolated cells of the collecting ducks
Describe the gross characteristics of oncocytoma
mahogany brown encapsulated lesions with central scarring
Describe the histologic characteristics of o oncocytoma
many mitochondria; granular eosinophilic cytoplasm with uniform around nuclei
What are risk factors for renal cell carcinoma
Tobacco use, hypertension, obesity, unopposed estrogen therapy, asbestos, petroleum, and heavy metal exposure
What comorbidities are associated with increased risk for renal cell carcinoma
In stage renal disease, DM, cystic kidney disease, and tuberous sclerosis
The most common septype of renal cell carcinoma is clear cell. List the different variants within this subtype
Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome; tuberous sclerosis; hereditary papillary carcinoma
What type of inheritance Pattern is associated with all familial forms of renal cell carcinoma
Autozone will dominate
Describe the pathogenesis of von Hippel-lindau
Overactivation of HIF on VHL gene Located on chromosome 3; promotes angiogenesis, cell growth and some metabolism
List the common clinical manifestations associated with von Hippel-Lindau ccRCC
Hemangioblastoma’s of the cerebellum and retina; Pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor)
Describe the pathogenesis of hereditary papillary carcinoma
MET Proto oncogene; This gene is involved in many mediated cell processes from growth to differentiation
List the Parineetioplastic syndromes associated with renal cell carcinoma
PEAR:
PTH: Hypercalcemia
EPO: polycythemia
ACTH: Cushing syndrome
Renin: hypertension
What is a unique manifestation of perineal plastic syndrome in males
left-sided varicocele; Tumor that blocks the left renal vein which drains into the left testicular vein
Clear cell rcc’s originate in what part of the kidney
Proximal tubule
Describe the histologic features of clear cell RCC
clear cytoplasm; chicken wire pattern of branching basculature; Clear cytoplasm is due to abundance of lipids and glycogen
Carcinomas have a tendency To invade what structure
the renal lane; usually unilateral and rarely bilateral
Describe the gross characteristics of CCRCCS
cystic Yellow to gray white lesions with extensive hemorrhaging