Two cases of small cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder
Small cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder is a rare entity, and is considered to be of neurosecretary origin. Its prognosis is generally poor even with aggressive therapy. In Japan, 19 cases of small cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder have been reported including our cases. We herein report two...
| Veröffentlicht in: | Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica. - 1962. - 42(1996), 8 vom: 15. Aug., Seite 595-9 |
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| Sprache: | Japanese |
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica |
| Schlagworte: | Case Reports English Abstract Journal Article Review |
| Zusammenfassung: | Small cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder is a rare entity, and is considered to be of neurosecretary origin. Its prognosis is generally poor even with aggressive therapy. In Japan, 19 cases of small cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder have been reported including our cases. We herein report two cases of small cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. One patient was an 80-year-old male. Cystoscopy revealed a large tumor centered on the posterior wall of the urinary bladder. The biopsy specimen of the tumor revealed small cell carcinoma. Intraarterial infusion chemotherapy was performed. He died of multiple liver metastasis 8 months after chemotherapy. The other patient was a 80-year-old male. Cystoscopy revealed a bladder tumor on the left lateral wall. The biopsy specimen of the tumor revealed small cell carcinoma. Irradiation and partial cystectomy were performed. He has been well without any evidence of recurrence 6 months after surgery. Our cases and a review of the literature indicate that a multidisciplinary treatment may improve prognosis of small cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder |
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| Beschreibung: | Date Completed 24.12.1996 Date Revised 15.11.2006 published: Print Citation Status MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 0018-1994 |