Updates in Pathologic Staging and Histologic Grading of Renal Cell Carcinoma

Authors

Kanika Taneja, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Sean R. Williamson, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Taneja K, and Williamson SR. Updates in pathologic staging and histologic grading of renal cell carcinoma. Surg Pathol Clin 2018; 11(4):797-812.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2018

Publication Title

Surg Pathol Clin

Abstract

The most important prognostic parameter in renal cell carcinoma is tumor stage. Although pathologic primary tumor (pT) categories are influenced by tumor size (pT1-pT2), critical elements (≥pT3) are dictated by invasion of structures, including renal sinus, perinephric fat, and the renal vein or segmental branches. Because this invasion can be subtle, awareness of the unique characteristics of renal cell carcinoma is critical for the pathologist to aid in clinical decision making. This review addresses challenges in pathologic stage and grade reporting and updates to the World Health Organization and American Joint Commission on Cancer classification schemes.

Medical Subject Headings

Carcinoma, Renal Cell; Humans; Kidney Neoplasms; Lymphatic Metastasis; Necrosis; Neoplasm Grading; Neoplasm Invasiveness; Neoplasm Staging; Prognosis

PubMed ID

30447842

Volume

11

Issue

4

First Page

797

Last Page

812