Light micrograph showing a renal clear cell carcinoma (RCC) nodule. Malignant epithelial cells with clear cytoplasm and a solid acinar growth pattern interspersed with intricate, arborizing vasculature. These cells are clear due to the abundance of intracytoplasmic lipids as well as glycogen.

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