Renal cell carcinoma associated with peritumoral sarcoid-like reaction without intratumoral granuloma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Non-necrotizing epithelioid granulomas have been described in association with many primary tumors. In such cases, they are designated as sarcoid-like reaction. Although it is more seen in carcinomas than in sarcomas, it is very rarely reported in renal carcinoma...

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Main Authors: Ouellet Simon, Albadine Roula, Sabbagh Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Diagnostic Pathology
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Online Access:http://www.diagnosticpathology.org/content/7/1/28
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>Non-necrotizing epithelioid granulomas have been described in association with many primary tumors. In such cases, they are designated as sarcoid-like reaction. Although it is more seen in carcinomas than in sarcomas, it is very rarely reported in renal carcinoma. Here, we describe a rare association of prominent peritumoral sarcoid-like reaction without intratumoral granulomas and conventional clear cell renal carcinoma in a 62-year-old-male, without clinical or laboratory finding of sarcoidosis. At 30 months follow-up, he had no recurrence.</p> <p>Virtual Slides</p> <p>The virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here: <url>http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/4054525336657922</url></p>
ISSN:1746-1596