[Synchronous bilateral urothelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract]

Actas Urol Esp. 2006 Mar;30(3):335-9. doi: 10.1016/s0210-4806(06)73451-9.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Objective: Report a case of a synchronous bilateral urothelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract without bladder affectation.

Methods: We describe the diagnosis and treatment of a case of a bilateral upper urothelial carcinoma.

Conclusions: Synchronous bilateral urithelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract without bladder affectation in an unusual occurance (1-5% of urothelial tumors) and radical surgery continues to be the treatment of choice, although it is possible to take a less aggressive approuch with selected groups of patient, in which we can achiese a survival rate similar to that which we obtain with radical surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell* / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ureteral Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Ureteral Neoplasms* / surgery