Primary small cell bladder carcinoma: a case report and review of the current literature

Primary small cell bladder carcinoma is an extremely rare and highly aggressive tumor. Unfortunately, the optimal therapeutic strategy for the tumor is still unknown. Recently, a two-stage system for limited and extensive small cell bladder carcinoma has been suggested in analogy to the practiced st...

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Published in:Tumori 2006-11, Vol.92 (6), p.552-554
Main Authors: Zachos, Ioannis, Papatsoris, Athanasios G, Sountoulides, Petros, Podimatas, Thomas, Politis, Panagiotis, Repanti, Maria, Vandoros, Gerasimos, Chrisofos, Michael, Deliveliotis, Charalambos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged, 80 and over
Carcinoma, Small Cell - chemistry
Carcinoma, Small Cell - diagnosis
Carcinoma, Small Cell - therapy
Chromogranins - analysis
Female
Humans
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms - chemistry
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms - diagnosis
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms - therapy
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Summary:Primary small cell bladder carcinoma is an extremely rare and highly aggressive tumor. Unfortunately, the optimal therapeutic strategy for the tumor is still unknown. Recently, a two-stage system for limited and extensive small cell bladder carcinoma has been suggested in analogy to the practiced staging and treatment of small cell lung carcinoma. We present a new case of small cell bladder carcinoma and discuss relevant current literature.
ISSN:0300-8916
2038-2529
DOI:10.1177/030089160609200617