Renal Cell Carcinoma : Capsular Penetration
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
Image Description
The lower half of the tumor has the classic bright yellow appearance of clear cell renal cell carcinoma. The upper half with tan-white appearance is sarcomatoid component invading the renal capsule - an adverse prognostic sign. Image copyright: pathorama.ch