A Comprehensive Commentary on the Multilocular Cystic Renal Neoplasm of Low Malignant Potential: A Urologist’s Perspective

SIMPLE SUMMARY: Multilocular cystic renal neoplasm of low malignant potential (MCRNLMP) is a cystic renal neoplasm with an excellent prognosis. This neoplasm was previously named as “multilocular cystic renal cell carcinoma”, which is now considered obsolete. In 2016, the WHO distinguished this neoplasm of low malignant potential from cystic renal cell carcinomas, which have some overlapping morphologic features. ABSTRACT: Multilocular cystic renal neoplasm of low malignant potential (MCRNLMP) is a cystic renal tumor with indolent clinical behavior. In most of cases, it is an incidental finding during the examination of other health issues. The true incidence rate is estimated to be between 1.5% and 4% of all RCCs. These lesions are classified according to the Bosniak classification as Bosniak category III. There is a wide spectrum of diagnostic tools that can be utilized in the identification of this tumor, such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MRI) or contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS). Management choices of these lesions range from conservative approaches, such as clinical follow-up, to surgery. Minimally invasive techniques (i.e., robotic surgery and laparoscopy) are preferred, with an emphasis on nephron sparing surgery, if clinically feasible.