Renal Terms
Important
These modules are archived and should only be referenced for historical purposes.
Note (see below) that the NOS term, 8312/3 Renal cell carcinoma, NOS, is actually a higher number than one of the subtypes. This is an exception to the convention that subtypes generally have a higher number than the NOS term. Note also that "papillary renal cell carcinoma" is a synonym for "papillary adenocarcinoma" (8260/3).
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8260/3 | Papillary renal cell carcinoma |
| 8312/3 | Renal cell carcinoma, NOS] |
The following renal cell carcinoma diagnoses are new terms with new codes:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8316/3 | Cyst-associated renal cell carcinoma |
| 8317/3 | Chromophobe type renal cell carcinoma |
| 8318/3 | Sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma Spindle cell renal carcinoma |
Suggested Citation
SEER Training Modules: Renal Terms. U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. Cited 01 January 2026. Available from: https://training.seer.cancer.gov.