* Neurospecific enolase markers for neuronal cells
* Neurospecific enolase markers for neuronal cells
* S-100 protein for sustentacular cells
* S-100 protein for sustentacular cells
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* [[Ultrasound]] (US) may be helpful when CT scan results are equivocal. It is noteworthy to mention that not all renal cell [[carcinomas]] are detectable on [[ultrasound]].
|Both [[CT]] and [[MRI]] may be used to detect [[neoplastic]] masses that may define renal cell carcinoma or metastasis of the primary cancer. [[CT]] scan and use of intravenous (IV) contrast is generally used for work-up and follow-up of patients with [[Renal cell carcinoma|renal cell carcinom]]<nowiki/>a.
|The histological pattern of renal cell [[carcinoma]] depends whether it is [[Papillary|papillary,]] [[chromophobe]] or [[collecting duct]] renal cell carcinoma.
* [[CT]] scan may be diagnostic of malignant rhabdoid tumor. Findings on [[CT]] scan suggestive of malignant rhabdoid tumor include a large, heterogenous, centrally located mass, which is lobulated with individual lobules separated by intervening areas of decreased attenuation, relating to either previous [[hemorrhage]] or [[necrosis]]. Enhancement is similarly heterogeneous. [[Calcification]] is relatively common, observed in 20-50% of cases and is typically linear and tends to outline tumor [[lobules]].
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* [[Malignant]] rhabdoid tumor is characterized by the round blue tumor cells of high cellularity composed of atypical cells with eccentric nuclei, small nucleoli, and abundant amounts of [[eosinophilic]] cytoplasm with frequent mitotic figures.
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Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease. Findings on an ultrasound diagnostic of polycystic kidney disease include:<ref name="pmid25786098">{{cite journal |vauthors=Chapman AB, Devuyst O, Eckardt KU, Gansevoort RT, Harris T, Horie S, Kasiske BL, Odland D, Pei Y, Perrone RD, Pirson Y, Schrier RW, Torra R, Torres VE, Watnick T, Wheeler DC |title=Autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD): executive summary from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference |journal=Kidney Int. |volume=88 |issue=1 |pages=17–27 |date=July 2015 |pmid=25786098 |pmc=4913350 |doi=10.1038/ki.2015.59 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid18945943">{{cite journal |vauthors=Pei Y, Obaji J, Dupuis A, Paterson AD, Magistroni R, Dicks E, Parfrey P, Cramer B, Coto E, Torra R, San Millan JL, Gibson R, Breuning M, Peters D, Ravine D |title=Unified criteria for ultrasonographic diagnosis of ADPKD |journal=J. Am. Soc. Nephrol. |volume=20 |issue=1 |pages=205–12 |date=January 2009 |pmid=18945943 |pmc=2615723 |doi=10.1681/ASN.2008050507 |url=}}</ref>
*At least three unilateral or bilateral [[cysts]] in patients 15 - 39 years old
*Atleast two [[cysts]] in each [[kidney]] in patients 40 - 59 years old
*Atleast four [[cysts]] in each [[kidney]] in patients 60 years of age or older
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[[Renal]] CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease. Findings on CT scan diagnostic of ADPKD include:
* Numerous [[renal]] [[cysts]] of varying size and shape with little intervening [[parenchyma]] with water [[attenuation]] and very thin wall.
* Reduction in [[sinus]] [[fat]] due to expansion of the [[cortex]]
* Occasional complex [[cysts]] with hyperdense appearance, with possible septations or calcifications
* Multiple [[homogeneous]] and hypoattenuating [[cystic]] lesions in the [[liver]] in patients with [[liver]] involvement
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*On microscopic histopathological analysis, interstitial fibrosis, tubular atrophy, thickening and lamellation of tubular basement membranes, microcysts and negative immunofluorescence for complement and immunoglobulin are characteristic findings of ADPKD.<ref name="pmid12234310">{{cite journal |vauthors=Stavrou C, Koptides M, Tombazos C, Psara E, Patsias C, Zouvani I, Kyriacou K, Hildebrandt F, Christofides T, Pierides A, Deltas CC |title=Autosomal-dominant medullary cystic kidney disease type 1: clinical and molecular findings in six large Cypriot families |journal=Kidney Int. |volume=62 |issue=4 |pages=1385–94 |date=October 2002 |pmid=12234310 |doi=10.1111/j.1523-1755.2002.kid581.x |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid24509297">{{cite journal |vauthors=Bleyer AJ, Kmoch S, Antignac C, Robins V, Kidd K, Kelsoe JR, Hladik G, Klemmer P, Knohl SJ, Scheinman SJ, Vo N, Santi A, Harris A, Canaday O, Weller N, Hulick PJ, Vogel K, Rahbari-Oskoui FF, Tuazon J, Deltas C, Somers D, Megarbane A, Kimmel PL, Sperati CJ, Orr-Urtreger A, Ben-Shachar S, Waugh DA, McGinn S, Bleyer AJ, Hodanová K, Vylet'al P, Živná M, Hart TC, Hart PS |title=Variable clinical presentation of an MUC1 mutation causing medullary cystic kidney disease type 1 |journal=Clin J Am Soc Nephrol |volume=9 |issue=3 |pages=527–35 |date=March 2014 |pmid=24509297 |pmc=3944763 |doi=10.2215/CJN.06380613 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid21775974">{{cite journal |vauthors=Faguer S, Decramer S, Chassaing N, Bellanné-Chantelot C, Calvas P, Beaufils S, Bessenay L, Lengelé JP, Dahan K, Ronco P, Devuyst O, Chauveau D |title=Diagnosis, management, and prognosis of HNF1B nephropathy in adulthood |journal=Kidney Int. |volume=80 |issue=7 |pages=768–76 |date=October 2011 |pmid=21775974 |doi=10.1038/ki.2011.225 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid20378641">{{cite journal |vauthors=Heidet L, Decramer S, Pawtowski A, Morinière V, Bandin F, Knebelmann B, Lebre AS, Faguer S, Guigonis V, Antignac C, Salomon R |title=Spectrum of HNF1B mutations in a large cohort of patients who harbor renal diseases |journal=Clin J Am Soc Nephrol |volume=5 |issue=6 |pages=1079–90 |date=June 2010 |pmid=20378641 |pmc=2879303 |doi=10.2215/CJN.06810909 |url=}}</ref>
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* CT is the preferred imaging modality for the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma.
|The following findings may be observed on [[CT scan]]:<ref name="pmid1787652">{{cite journal| author=Bravo EL| title=Pheochromocytoma: new concepts and future trends. | journal=Kidney Int | year= 1991 | volume= 40 | issue= 3 | pages= 544-56 | pmid=1787652 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=1787652 }}</ref>
*Most common extra-[[Adrenal gland|adrenal]] locations are superior and inferior [[abdominal]] [[Paraaortic lymph node|paraaortic]] areas, the [[urinary bladder]], [[thorax]], [[head]], [[neck]] and [[pelvis]].<ref name="pmid1729490">{{cite journal| author=Whalen RK, Althausen AF, Daniels GH| title=Extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma. | journal=J Urol | year= 1992 | volume= 147 | issue= 1 | pages= 1-10 | pmid=1729490 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=1729490 }}</ref>
*In sporadic pheochromocytoma, [[CT]] and [[MRI]] are good choices. The choice depends on availability and cost.<ref name="pmid191248172">{{cite journal| author=Baid SK, Lai EW, Wesley RA, Ling A, Timmers HJ, Adams KT et al.| title=Brief communication: radiographic contrast infusion and catecholamine release in patients with pheochromocytoma. | journal=Ann Intern Med | year= 2009 | volume= 150 | issue= 1 | pages= 27-32 | pmid=19124817 | doi= | pmc=3490128 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19124817 }}</ref>
*In patients with the [[multiple endocrine neoplasia]] type 2 ([[Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2|MEN2]]) syndrome, [[CT]] may miss the [[tumors]].<ref name="pmid17876522">{{cite journal| author=Bravo EL| title=Pheochromocytoma: new concepts and future trends. | journal=Kidney Int | year= 1991 | volume= 40 | issue= 3 | pages= 544-56 | pmid=1787652 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=1787652 }}</ref>
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* On microscopic pathology, [[Pheochromocytoma]] typically demonstrates a nesting (Zellballen) pattern on microscopy. This pattern is composed of well-defined clusters of tumor cells containing [[eosinophilic]] cytoplasm separated by fibrovascular [[stroma]].
Rhabdomyosarcoma must be differentiated from Ewing sarcoma, Lymphadenopathy, Neuroblastoma, LiposarcomaOsteosarcoma, Lymphoprofilerative disorders. Rhabdomyosarcoma of the orbit must be differentiated from other causes of orbital masses such as orbital pseudotumor, orbital tumors, orbital abscess, and vascular lesions.
Differential Diagnosis
Rhabdomyosarcoma must be differentiated from following diseases:
Chest, abdomen, and pelvis CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Burkitt's lymphoma but it is not done routinely.[22]
On microscopic histopathological analysis, characteristic findings of Burkitt's lymphoma include:[23]
Medium-sized (~1.5-2x the size of a RBC) with uniform size ("monotonous") -- key feature (i.e. tumor nuclei size similar to that of histiocytes or endothelial cells)
In the case of renal colic (one sided loin pain usually accompanied by a trace of blood in the urine) the initial investigation is usually an intravenous urogram. This has the advantage of showing whether there is any obstruction of flow of urine causing hydronephrosis as well as demonstrating the function of the other kidney. Many stones are not visible on plain x ray or IVU but 99% of stones are visible on CT and therefore CT is becoming a common choice of initial investigation.
The kidney undergoes extensive dilation with atrophy and thinning of the renal cortex.
MCDK is usually diagnosed by ultrasound examination before birth.
Mass of non-communicating cysts of variable size.
Unlike severe hydronephrosis, in which the largest cystic structure (the renal pelvis) lies in a central location and is surrounded by dilated calices, in multicystic dysplastic kidney the cyst distribution shows no recognizable pattern.
Dysplastic, echogenic parenchyma may be visible between the cysts, but no normal renal parenchyma is seen.