Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
Image Description
This medium power image shows the optically clear cells with an alveolar and short trabecular pattern with a delicate vascular network. Besides optically clear cytoplasm, some tumor cells may show eosinophilic granular cytoplasm. One may also see hyaline droplets, hemosiderin, and Mallory-like bodies.