The capsule of the renal cell carcinoma (clear cell phenotype) contains modified smooth muscle cells.

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The capsule of the renal cell carcinoma (clear cell phenotype) contains modified smooth muscle cells.

Journal of submicroscopic cytology and pathology - 1 Apr 1991

De Riese W, Reale E

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The capsule of five renal clear cell carcinoma ranging from 6 to 9 cm in diameter was investigated by light microscopy and thin section electron microscopy. The capsule consists essentially of superimposed layers of collagen fibers and modified smooth muscle cells. The possible origin and develop...

Topics

Adenocarcinoma
Aged
Carcinoma, Renal Cell
Female
Humans
Kidney Neoplasms
Male
Microscopy, Electron
Middle Aged
Muscle, Smooth
Phenotype

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