Clinicopathological Findings on 28 Cases with XP11.2 Renal Cell Carcinoma

Xp11.2 translocation carcinoma is a distinct subtype of renal cell carcinoma characterized by translocations involving the TFE3 gene. Our study included the morphological, immunohistochemical and clinicopathological examination of 28 Xp11.2 RCCs. The immunophenotype has been assessed by using CA9, CK7, CD10, AMACR, MelanA, HMB45, Cathepsin K and TFE3 immunostainings. The diagnosis was confirmed by TFE3 break-apart FISH in 25 cases. The ages of...