label: Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma
label_lc: chromophobe renal cell carcinoma
description: "A type of carcinoma that comprises a minority of renal cell carcinomas.  It is characterized by loss of chromosomes 1 and Y.  Based on the cytoplasmic characteristics of the neoplastic cells, this type of carcinoma is classified as classic (typical), eosinophilic, or oncocytic.  It has a much better prognosis than other renal cell carcinomas."