Primary carcinoid tumor of kidney. Light and electron microscopy, and immunohistochemical study

Urology. 1988 Jun;31(6):517-20. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(88)90221-x.

Abstract

We present a case of primary renal carcinoid tumor with the appearance of type B carcinoid with trabecular and ribbon-like structure. All the immunohistochemical stains were negative. Electron microscopy revealed numerous cytoplasmic granules with polar distribution and masses of intermediate microfilaments. We believe only 8 cases have been reported in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actin Cytoskeleton / ultrastructure
  • Adult
  • Carcinoid Tumor / metabolism
  • Carcinoid Tumor / pathology*
  • Cytoplasmic Granules / ultrastructure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Kidney / metabolism
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Staining and Labeling / methods