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This partial nephrectomy specimen shows the typical yellow-orange gross appearance commonly seen in renal cell carcinoma. However, on gross features alone, its distinction from angiomyolipoma and xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis may be impossible. (Photo courtesy of: Dr. Kyle Molberg, UT Southwestern Med. Ctr, Dallas)
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