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

Tumori. 2006 Nov-Dec;92(6):552-4. doi: 10.1177/030089160609200617.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • 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

Substances

  • Chromogranins