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Eble JN, Sauter G., Epstein JI, Sesterhenn IA - iarc

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TP53 tumour suppressor gene in 27% of<br />

the chromophobe RCCs. Sükösd et al.<br />

{2531} demonstrated loss of heterozygosity<br />

(LOH) around the PTEN gene at<br />

the 10q23.3 chromosomal region.<br />

Prognosis and predictive factors<br />

Sarcomatoid phenotype is associated<br />

with aggressive tumour growth and the<br />

development of metastasis.<br />

A<br />

Fig. 1.37 Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma. A Electron micrograph showing the numerous cytoplasmic<br />

microvesicles and thick cytoplasmic membranes. B The perinuclear rarefaction and peripheral condensation<br />

of mitochondria responsible for the perinuclear halos.<br />

B<br />

Fig. 1.38 Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma. Survival curves by grade for patients with chromophobe renal<br />

cell carcinoma. From C.M. Lohse et al. {1532}.<br />

32 Tumours of the kidney

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