Definition/General
Clinical Features
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Gross Description
Microscopic Description
Immunohistochemistry
Molecular/Genetic
Differential Diagnosis
Sample Pathology Report
Template Format
Sample Pathology Report
Complete Report: This is an example of how the final pathology report should be structured for this condition.
Specimen Information
[Kidney specimen type], weighing [X] grams
Tumor Description
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma measuring [X] cm in greatest dimension, located in [upper/middle/lower] pole
Microscopic Features
Tumor shows classic clear cell morphology with abundant clear cytoplasm, well-defined cell membranes, and delicate capillary network
WHO/ISUP Grade
WHO/ISUP Grade [1/2/3/4] based on nucleolar prominence and nuclear features
Pathologic Stage
pT[stage] - [staging details]
Margins
Surgical margins: [negative/positive], closest margin [X] mm
Lymphovascular Invasion
Lymphovascular invasion: [present/absent]
Immunohistochemistry
CA9: Positive, CD10: Positive, CK7: Negative, PAX8: Positive
Prognostic Factors
Grade [X], Stage [X], Size [X] cm, [Sarcomatoid features present/absent], [Necrosis present/absent]
Final Diagnosis
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma, WHO/ISUP Grade [X], pT[stage]