A Rare Case of the Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of urinary Bladder (Anis Hussain Jafri,Aziz Abdullah, Saba Jamal)

Authors

  • Anis Hussain Jafri
  • Aziz Abdullah
  • Saba Jamal

Keywords:

Urinary Bladder, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma.

Abstract

Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of urinary bladder (SCCB) is a rare, prevalent in males, highly aggressive
carcinoma being diagnosed usually at advanced stages. The origin of the disease is unknown; however the
multipotent stem cell theory applies best to this case. Histology and immune histochemistry shows a tumor which is
indistinguishable from small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC). We report a case of SCCB in a 70 year old female who
presented with history of recurrent urinary tract infections and hematuria for six months. CT scan showed a large
mass in bladder, infiltrating muscle along the left lateral wall with no extra-vesical extension. Cystoscopy revealed a
muscle invasive mass protruding into the bladder lumen, extending from 3-5 o’clock. Initial histopathology showed
poorly differentiated urothelial neoplasm. She underwent an uneventful radical cystectomy with urinary

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2013-12-12

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Jafri, A. H., Abdullah, A., & Jamal, S. . (2013). A Rare Case of the Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of urinary Bladder (Anis Hussain Jafri,Aziz Abdullah, Saba Jamal). Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, 3(2), 93–95. Retrieved from https://jbumdc.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/ojs/article/view/65

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2013): Volume 3 Issue 2

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Case Report

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