Why Is It Called Chromophobe?

Chromophobe cells were first described in chemically induced renal tumors in rats. Chromophobe RCC was first reported in 1985; its name was derived from the morphologic similarity between the predominant tumor cells in the human tumor to those comprising the experimentally produced rat kidney tumor.

What does chromophobe mean?

: not readily absorbing stains : difficult to stain chromophobe tumors.

Why is it called clear cell carcinoma?

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is also called conventional renal cell carcinoma. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is named after how the tumor looks under the microscope. The cells in the tumor look clear, like bubbles.