The capsule of the renal cell carcinoma (clear cell phenotype) contains modified smooth muscle cells.
The capsule of five renal clear cell carcinoma ranging from 6 to 9 cm in diameter was investigated by light microscopy and thin section electron microscopy. The capsule consists essentially of superimposed layers of collagen fibers and modified smooth muscle cells. The possible origin and development of these cells are briefly discussed.
De Riese
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Urological Clinic, Hannover Medical School, Germany.
Reale
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D000368:Aged; D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008875:Middle Aged; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D010641:Phenotype