Multilocular Cystic Renal Neoplasm of LMP : Molecular Genetics

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Molecular Genetics: Multilocular cystic renal neoplasm of low malignant potential is genetically related to clear cell renal cell carcinoma. It shows VHL mutations in 25% of cases and 3p del in 74% of cases.

About this image: Partial nephrectomy specimen showing multicystic renal neoplasm of low malignant potential. When correctly classified using the diagnostic criteria, the prognosis is excellent with no risk of recurrence or metastases. Image copyright: pathorama.ch.