Lesson 1: Kidney

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Objectives

- Understand the anatomy and histology of the kidney

- Recognize common malignant and benign neoplastic kidney diseases

- Review basic immunohistochemistry related to kidney neoplasms

To Do List:

- Take pre-module quiz

- Watch videos on normal histology and neoplastic kidney

- Review handout of basic anatomy, histology, three common benign entities and three common malignant entities in a quick outline format (with pictures!)

- Take post-module quiz

Pre-lesson Quiz:

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Normal Histology of the Kidney

An introduction to the histology of the kidney, as presented by the University of Rochester Pathology IT Program.

Shotgun Histology Kidney

Neoplastic kidney

RCC

Everything you need to know about renal cell carcinoma. Including risk factors, presentation, prognosis, types, Fuhrman and WHO/ISUP nuclear grading and Leib...

Clear Cell Carcinoma

Renal cell tumors with "clear cytoplasm" is the most frequently encountered pattern in routine practice. Learn how to diagnose this spectrum of renal tumors ...

A Pattern-based Approach to Kidney Tumors

The classification of renal tumors is becoming increasingly complex. Learn how you can use a simple pattern-based approach to classify the majority of renal ...

Download and review handout

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Grading and Staging of Kidney Tumors

Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma
The ISUP System of Staging, Grading and Classification of Renal Cell Neoplasia
Nuclear Grading
CAP templates

Additional Resources

Post-Lesson Assessment

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The exam will consist of 10 questions with a short feedback section at the beginning. You will have TWO attempts to take the quiz and pass with a score of 60% or higher. If you do not receive your certificate with 10 minutes of completing your exam, please contact us.