Clear-cell sarcoma of the kidney
Encyclopedia
Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney is a rare type of kidney cancer
. Clear cell
sarcoma
can spread from the kidney
to other organs, most commonly the bone
, but also including the lungs, brain, and soft tissues of the body.
Despite the similarities in names, clear cell sarcoma of the kidney is unrelated to clear cell sarcoma.
Kidney cancer
Kidney cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells in the kidney.The two most common types of kidney cancer are renal cell carcinoma and urothelial cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis...
. Clear cell
Clear-cell sarcoma
Clear-cell sarcoma is a rare form of cancer...
sarcoma
Sarcoma
A sarcoma is a cancer that arises from transformed cells in one of a number of tissues that develop from embryonic mesoderm. Thus, sarcomas include tumors of bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, vascular, and hematopoietic tissues...
can spread from the kidney
Kidney
The kidneys, organs with several functions, serve essential regulatory roles in most animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates. They are essential in the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid–base balance, and...
to other organs, most commonly the bone
Bone
Bones are rigid organs that constitute part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates. They support, and protect the various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells and store minerals. Bone tissue is a type of dense connective tissue...
, but also including the lungs, brain, and soft tissues of the body.
Despite the similarities in names, clear cell sarcoma of the kidney is unrelated to clear cell sarcoma.
External links
- Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms