Bellini duct carcinoma: a rare variant of renal cell carcinoma.

  • 1 September 1996
    • journal article
    • Vol. 64  (3) , 33-5
Abstract
Bellini Duct Carcinoma (BDC) or collecting duct carcinoma is a rare but very aggressive renal neoplasm which originates from the epithelium of the ducts of Bellini in the distal tubule. This tumour often occurs in a young population and has a bad prognosis. Histomorphological differentiation from the more common renal cell carcinoma of the proximal tubuli is difficult. Immunohistochemic and cytogenetic characterisation can lead to the correct diagnosis.

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