Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A type of carcinoma that comprises a minority of renal cell carcinomas. It is characterized by loss of chromosomes 1 and Y. Based on the cytoplasmic characteristics of the neoplastic cells, this type of carcinoma is classified as classic (typical), eosinophilic, or oncocytic. It has a much better prognosis than other renal cell carcinomas.

**Synonyms:** - Chromophobe Adenocarcinoma - Chromophobe Carcinoma - Chromophobe Carcinoma of Kidney - Chromophobe Carcinoma of the Kidney - Chromophobe Cell Carcinoma of Kidney - Chromophobe Cell Carcinoma of the Kidney - Chromophobe RCC - Chromophobe Renal Cell Cancer - Chromophobe adenocarcinoma - Chromophobe carcinoma - Chromophobe cell renal carcinoma - Renal Cell Carcinoma, Chromophobe Type - Renal cell carcinoma, chromophobe type