BACKGROUND: Tumors arising from the renal tubular epithelium have variable characteristics and have been subject to a variety of histologic classifications. METHODS: The authors describe the distinct clinical, pathologic, phenotypic, and genotypic features of different types of renal tumors. RESULTS: The Mainz classification is now widely accepted because characteristic genetic alterations have been demonstrated in each tumor type. CONCLUSIONS: The increasing emphasis on utilizing genetic characteristics of specific tumors is reflected by the more widespread use of the Mainz classification for renal cell tumors.
BACKGROUND:Tumors arising from the renal tubular epithelium have variable characteristics and have been subject to a variety of histologic classifications. METHODS: The authors describe the distinct clinical, pathologic, phenotypic, and genotypic features of different types of renal tumors. RESULTS: The Mainz classification is now widely accepted because characteristic genetic alterations have been demonstrated in each tumor type. CONCLUSIONS: The increasing emphasis on utilizing genetic characteristics of specific tumors is reflected by the more widespread use of the Mainz classification for renal cell tumors.
Authors: Robin Taylor Wilson; Lisa C Richardson; Janet J Kelly; Judith Kaur; Melissa A Jim; Anne P Lanier Journal: Cancer Date: 2008-09-01 Impact factor: 6.860
Authors: Amber Kempton; Cody Justice; Aaron Guo; Matthew Cefalu; Michael Makara; Paul Janssen; Thai H Ho; Sakima A Smith Journal: Clin Exp Hypertens Date: 2017-11-27 Impact factor: 1.749