Korean J Urol.
1999 Feb;40(2):252-255.
A Case of Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Bladder
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- 1Department of Urology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Chonju, Korea.
- 2Department of Pathology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Chonju, Korea.
- 3Institute of Medical Science, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Chonju, Korea.
Abstract
- Sarcomatoid carcinomas of the urinary bladder are very rare and highly malignant tumors containing both malignant mesenchymal and epithelial elements. These exhibit a prominent spindle cell component as a malignant mesenchymal elements and are tumors with a poor prognosis despite aggressive treatment. Recently we experienced a case of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the bladder in a 69 year-old male. He complained of painless gross hematuria and diagnosis was made by immunohistochemical stain. Partial cystectomy was performed. After 5 months, he was readmitted due to gross hematuria, voiding difficulty and generalized weakness. Pelvic CT showed a recurrent mass in the bladder. He received only conservative treatment and died 1 month later.
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