Multilocular cystic clear cell renal cell carcinoma imaging with histopathologic correlation

Abstract

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) causes significant morbidity and mortality. Clear cell RCC (ccRCC) is the most common histologic subtype, with worse prognosis compared with other histologic subtypes. The indolent variant of ccRCC is the multilocular cystic RCC (McRCC). Imaging features reflect the various histological findings of each histologic subtypes. Recent advances in imaging technology permit early and more appropriate diagnosis of RCC and facilitate optimal management.