Kidney CT Appearances
Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) CT Findings
- Well-circumscribed mass
- Smooth or lobular contours
- Mostly solid
- Can be homogeneous or heterogeneous
- Isoattenuating to slightly hyperattenuating
- Moderate enhancement less than ccRCC but more than Papillary RCC
Other Information About Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
Etiology:
- Unknown
Epidemiology:
- Typically presents in the 6th decade of life but can present at any age
Presentation:
- Typically asymptomatic and found incidentally
Prognosis:
- The 5-year relative survival rate for chromophobe RCC is over 95%
Related Pearls: Renal Cell Carcinoma
Related Lectures:
MDCT/CTA Evaluation of the Suspected Renal Mass: Key Differential Diagnosis Points - Part 4
MDCT/CTA Evaluation of the Suspected Renal Mass: Key Differential Clues - Part 3
Renal Tumors Beyond Renal Cell Carcinoma: Pearls, Pitfalls and Key Diagnostic Findings - Part 2