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ALK rearrangement-associated renal cell carcinoma morphologically mimicking mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma: a case report.

Keita KaiShohei TobuShinichi KidoShuji MikamiKengo TakeuchiAkito DobashiYuki TogashiMitsuru NoguchiShinichi Aishima
Published in: Diagnostic pathology (2022)
Since the use of molecular targeted therapy with an ALK inhibitor for ALK-RCC is promising, the correct pathological diagnosis of ALK-RCC is quite important. We strongly recommend that ALK-IHC be routinely performed for renal tumors with negative AMACR staining that mimic MTSCC.
Keyphrases
  • renal cell carcinoma
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