renal cell carcinoma

Xp11 translocation renal cell carcinoma

What is Xp11 translocation renal cell carcinoma? Xp11 translocation renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a type of kidney cancer. It is called ‘Xp11 translocation’ because the tumour cells contain a genetic alteration involving the TFE3 gene which is located in the p11 region of chromosome X. Another name for this type of cancer is TFE3-rearranged …
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TFE3-rearranged renal cell carcinoma

What is TFE3-rearranged renal cell carcinoma? TFE3-rearranged renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a type of kidney cancer. It is called ‘TFE3-rearranged’ because the tumour cells contain a genetic alteration involving the TFE3 gene. Another name for this type of cancer is Xp11 translocation renal cell carcinoma. What causes TFE3-rearranged renal cell carcinoma? This type of …
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Fuhrman grade

The Fuhrman grade is a system used to classify the aggressiveness of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), which is the most common type of kidney cancer. Developed by Gary A. Fuhrman in the 1980s, this grading system helps pathologists and oncologists evaluate how cancer cells look under a microscope compared to normal kidney cells. The Fuhrman …
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