Sarcoid-like granulomas in primary renal cell carcinoma.
A case of renal cell carcinoma containing non-caseating epithelioid granulomas is described. These granulomas were indistinguishable from sarcoid granulomas microscopically. There was a clinical suggestion of sarcoidosis thirteen years prior to the excision of the tumour. The pathogenesis and significance of tumour-associated epithelioid granulomas are discussed.
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Department of Pathology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff.
Douglas-Jones
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D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006099:Granuloma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology