Microcystic urothelial carcinoma

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Microcystic urothelial carcinoma, also microcystic urothelial cell carcinoma (abbreviated MCUCC), is an uncommon variant of urothelial carcinoma.

General

  • Rare.
  • Poor prognosis.[1]
  • First recognized in 2004 WHO classification.[1]

Microscopic

Features:

  • Small cysts.[1]

DDx:[2]

Images

  • UCCMV - low mag.

  • UCCMV - low mag.

  • UCCMV - intermed. mag.

  • UCCMV - high mag.

  • UCCMV - very high mag.

  • UCCMV - intermed. mag.

  • UCCMV - intermed. mag.

  • UCCMV - high mag.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Venyo, AK. (2013). "Microcystic variant of urothelial carcinoma.". Adv Urol 2013: 654751. doi:10.1155/2013/654751. PMID 24363668.
  2. ↑ Lopez Beltran, A.; Montironi, R.; Cheng, L. (May 2014). "Microcystic urothelial carcinoma: morphology, immunohistochemistry and clinical behaviour.". Histopathology 64 (6): 872-9. doi:10.1111/his.12345. PMID 24321001.
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