Bladder perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa): a case report and literature review

Urologia. 2015 Apr-Jun;82(2):120-3. doi: 10.5301/urologia.5000045. Epub 2014 Jan 28.

Abstract

Introduction: Perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComa) are a very uncommon mesenchymal cancer with uncertain malignant potential.

Materials and methods: A computerized research on Pub Med was performed regarding bladder PEComa. We evaluated the literature cases and described a case of bladder PEComa.

Results: PEComa of the bladder is a very rare neoplasm and only 15 cases have been reported so far.

Conclusion: Bladder PEComa involves young subjects of both genders, mostly under 40 years of age. Surgical treatment (partial or radical cystectomy) is the most common management.A long-term follow-up and larger series are required to better understand the best clinical approach to bladder PEComa.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cystectomy* / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*