Small cell carcinoma of the bladder: a case report and review of the literature

Primary pure small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bladder is a rare condition. It is an aggressive tumor with an average five-year survival rate of less than 10% as cited by multiple case reports. We report a 48 year-old male patient with primary small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the blad...

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Published in:International urology and nephrology 2006-01, Vol.38 (1), p.15-19
Main Authors: Tunc, Burcin, Ozguroglu, Mustafa, Demirkesen, Oktay, Alan, Cabir, Durak, Haydar, Dincbas, Fazilet Oner, Kural, Ali Riza
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carcinoma, Small Cell - pathology
Carcinoma, Small Cell - therapy
Disease-Free Survival
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms - pathology
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms - therapy
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Summary:Primary pure small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bladder is a rare condition. It is an aggressive tumor with an average five-year survival rate of less than 10% as cited by multiple case reports. We report a 48 year-old male patient with primary small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bladder who was treated with TUR-T, adjuvant carboplatin-based chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The patient is free of disease at the end of 30 months with a normally functioning bladder.
ISSN:0301-1623
1573-2584
DOI:10.1007/s11255-005-3153-1