8325/0 Metanephric adenoma
Definitions
| Kidney | ||
| ICD-O-3 topography code: | C64 | |
Metanephric adenoma is a benign, well-circumscribed renal cortical neoplasm. It is a highly cellular epithelial tumour composed of small, uniform, embryonic-appearing cells 1
World Health Organization Classification of Tumours. Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of the Urinary System and Male Genital Organs.
3rd Edition
IARC Press: Lyon 2004
Metanephric adenoma affects females more often than males. Polycythemia has been reported in twelve-percent of patients.



