The word "chromophobe" also refers to a type of
renal cell carcinoma (distinct from "clear cell"). Chromophobe renal cancer is part of a rare, genetic disorder known as
Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome. While renal cell carcinoma is one of the most frequently diagnosed
cancers, chromophobe renal cancer only accounts for five percent of renal cancer cases. Furthermore, 30% of patients with Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome will also develop chromophobe renal cancer. One of the only treatments for this type of cancer is to have surgery to remove any tumors that may be present. == See also ==