Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the bladder: a case report

J Med Case Rep. 2014 Dec 14:8:424. doi: 10.1186/1752-1947-8-424.

Abstract

Introduction: Lymphoepitheliomas are malignant epithelial tumors of the nasopharynx characterized by an important lymphoid proliferation at histological examination. Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma is a rare tumor of the bladder for which the therapeutic strategy is not clearly defined.

Case presentation: We report the case of a 64-year-old Moroccan man who presented with macroscopic hematuria. Investigations revealed a muscle-invasive lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the bladder. Therefore he underwent a radical cystoprostatectomy with a good outcome.

Conclusion: This case illustrates pathogenic, clinical and therapeutic features of this unusual tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinoma / surgery*
  • Cystectomy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostatectomy
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Bladder / surgery
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*