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ArticleCase reports in urology2026

Genetic Heterogeneity in Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Case of Concurrent Clear Cell and Papillary Renal Carcinomas.

Annelies Kerckhofs, Stéphanie Dautricourt, Léon van Kempen, Stefan De Wachter, Ali Ramadhan

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Annelies KerckhofsDepartment of Pathology Antwerp University Hospital Edegem Belgium uza.be.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5211-5971
Stéphanie DautricourtDepartment of Urology Antwerp University Hospital Edegem Belgium uza.be.
Léon van KempenDepartment of Pathology Antwerp University Hospital Edegem Belgium uza.be.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0646-0705
Stefan De WachterDepartment of Urology Antwerp University Hospital Edegem Belgium uza.be.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6183-9251
Ali RamadhanDepartment of Pathology Antwerp University Hospital Edegem Belgium uza.be.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4794-437X

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Background/Objectives: Recent advancements in genetic research have significantly enhanced the understanding of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), now recognized as a heterogeneous group with distinct genetic features. This case report is aimed at illustrating its genetic diversity and implications for diagnosis and treatment. Methods: A middle-aged man presented with an incidental finding of RCC in the right kidney on computer tomography (CT) performed for a persistent cough. Comprehensive radiological and blood tests were conducted, followed by a total right nephrectomy. Histological examination showed a concurrent appearance of two manifestly different tumors in the kidney. Molecular analyses, including SNP array and next-generation sequencing (NGS), were conducted to identify genetic mutations and assess clonality. Results: The nephrectomy identified two distinct tumors: a clear cell RCC (ISUP/WHO grade 3, pT1b) and a papillary RCC (ISUP/WHO grade 2, pT1a). Molecular analysis confirmed Conclusions: This case underscores the genetic heterogeneity of RCC and the importance of molecular profiling in guiding diagnosis and treatment. The distinct genetic profiles of the two tumors suggest they are not clonally related, highlighting the complexity of RCC and the need for individualized therapeutic approaches.

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adrenal metastasisclear cell RCCmolecular profilingnext-generation sequencing (NGS)papillary RCCrenal cell carcinomasynchronous tumorstumor clonality

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