Monarch Disease Ontology entry MONDO_0017885 (chromophobe renal cell carcinoma) is a rare subtype of renal cell carcinoma, originating from the intercalating cells of the collecting ducts and macroscopically manifesting as a well-circumscribed, highly lobulated, solid tumor that is usually diagnosed at an early stage. It is frequently asymptomatic, or may present with nonspecific symptoms, such as weight loss, fever or fatigue. The classic presentation observed in renal tumors (hematuria, flank pain and palpable mass) is occasionally observed and usually indicates an advanced stage of the disease. It is most frequently sporadic however, several familial cases, associated with Birt-Hogg DubC) syndrome, have been described. Also known as: chromophobe adenocarcinoma, chromophobe carcinoma, chromophobe carcinoma of kidney, chromophobe carcinoma of the kidney, chromophobe cell carcinoma of kidney, chromophobe cell carcinoma of the kidney, chromophobe renal cell adenocarcinoma, chromophobe renal cell cancer.