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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