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Rare Case Report of Primary Small Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder.

Authors :
N. V., Vinin
Murugavel, Hareni
Aravind, Sithara
Ravikumar, Vibha
Source :
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care; 2024, Vol. 9 Issue 3, p621-624, 4p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Small cell bladder carcinoma (SCBC) is a very rare entity. Compared to urothelial carcinoma they are more aggressive and have higher probabilities for metastases. Due to the aggressive nature of small cell bladder cancer, early diagnosis and treatment is imperative for the greatest chance of survival. We had two cases of non metastatic Small cell bladder carcinoma presenting at our institute and both were treated with definitive radiotherapy. One patient on follow up developed skeletal metastases and succumbed to disease, while the other patient is alive and disease free after 6 years. Here we present the challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and outcome of two SCBC patients treated at our institute. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25883682
Volume :
9
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179548601
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.31557/APJCC.2024.9.3.621