GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The most common type of RCC is clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). Transitional cell cancer: Transitional cell carcinoma accounts for 6% to 7% of all kidney cancers. This cancer usually begins in the area where your ureter connects to the main part of your kidney. This area is called your renal pelvis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The exact cause of renal cell carcinoma is not known. However, a history of smoking does increase the risk for developing this disease. Patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease, horseshoe kidneys, adult polycystic kidney disease and kidney failure are also more prone to develop renal cell carcinoma.

Detailed explanation-3: -Renal cell cancer (also called kidney cancer or renal cell adenocarcinoma) is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the lining of tubules (very small tubes) in the kidney. There are 2 kidneys, one on each side of the backbone, above the waist.