Hypertension & Kidney Mass Found in 20-Year-Old Man

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A 20-year-old young man presents with hypertension and a left kidney mass. After further evaluation, a biopsy is performed. What is your diagnosis?

A 20-year-old young man presents with hypertension and a left kidney mass. According to the histopathology image below, what is your diagnosis?

What is your diagnosis?

A. Sarcomatoid carcinoma
B. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma
C. Juxtaglomerular cell tumor
D. Carcinoid tumor

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