[Leiomyosarcoma of the bladder]

Prog Urol. 2004 Apr;14(2):227-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Bladder leiomyosarcoma is an uncommon tumour. Early diagnosis and aggressive surgical treatment are necessary to ensure patient survival. The authors report a case of bladder leiomyosarcoma treated by radical cystoprostatectomy and enterocystoplasty with a favourable outcome at 32 months. The author analyse the clinical and histological features and the treatment of this rare tumour.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma* / diagnosis
  • Leiomyosarcoma* / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms* / surgery