Morphological analysis of peritoneal fluid in fumarate hydratase deficiency-associated renal cell carcinoma: a case report

Fumarate hydratase deficiency-associated renal cell carcinoma (FH-RCC) is a rare, aggressive subtype of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) driven by FH gene mutations. Its non-specific imaging features and heterogeneous pathological morphology complicate early diagnosis. This case report describes the cytol...

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Main Authors: Yingying Du, Yu Shang, Chang Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1586283/full
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Summary:Fumarate hydratase deficiency-associated renal cell carcinoma (FH-RCC) is a rare, aggressive subtype of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) driven by FH gene mutations. Its non-specific imaging features and heterogeneous pathological morphology complicate early diagnosis. This case report describes the cytological evaluation of peritoneal fluid from a 35-year-old male with FH-RCC, highlighting distinct cellular features within the effusion. These findings provide insights into the clinicopathological differential diagnosis of serous cavity effusions, potentially enhancing the recognition and management of this uncommon malignancy.
ISSN:2234-943X