Kidney Medullary Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A type of renal carcinoma affecting mostly young African-Americans. It is located in the medulla of the kidney, and follows an aggressive clinical course. Most reported cases have shown metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis.

**Synonyms:** - Renal Medullary Carcinoma - Renal medullary carcinoma