Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney: a review

Eur J Cancer. 2012 Sep;48(14):2219-26. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2012.04.009. Epub 2012 May 12.

Abstract

Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) is a rare renal tumour that is observed most often in children under 3years of age. Only a few large series of CCSK have been reported and patients with CCSK are often included among patients with other types of childhood renal tumours. The purpose of this paper is to review the published series and case reports of CCSK and to create an up-to-date overview of clinical and histological features, genetics, treatment, and outcome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle
  • Child, Preschool
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Kidney Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Kidney Neoplasms* / mortality
  • Kidney Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Kidney Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Sarcoma, Clear Cell* / genetics
  • Sarcoma, Clear Cell* / mortality
  • Sarcoma, Clear Cell* / secondary
  • Sarcoma, Clear Cell* / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome