HRP Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cortex?
A
Glomeruli
PCT
DCT
2
Q
What is the medulla?
A
Loops of henle and collecting ducts
3
Q
What kind of epithelium does the ureter, renal pelvis and bladder have?
A
Transitional epithelium
4
Q
What is this?
A
Normal histology of kindye
5
Q
What is this
A
Normal renal medulla (TS)
6
Q
Describe what you see and how this appearance differs from the normal renal histology
A
The most common carcinoma of the kidneys. Characterised by rows of uniform cells with (in routine histology) a clear empty looking cytoplasm.
The cytoplasm would be filled with lipid and glycogen which do not show up well on routine histology. The rows of clear cells are interspersed with a rich vascular network.
7
Q
What are the 3 most common places for renal cell cancers to metastasise to?
A
Lung
Bone
Liver
