A Case of Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Bladder.
- Author:
Young Beom JEONG
1
;
Jong Kwan PARK
;
Hyung Jin KIM
;
Woo Sung MOON
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Chonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Sarcomatoid carcinoma;
Immunohistochemical stain
- MeSH:
Aged;
Cellular Structures;
Cystectomy;
Diagnosis;
Hematuria;
Humans;
Male;
Prognosis;
Urinary Bladder*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1999;40(2):252-255
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Sarcomatoid carcinomas of the urinary bladder are very rare and highly malignant tumors containing both malignant mesenchymal and epithelial elements. These exhibit a prominent spindle cell component as a malignant mesenchymal elements and are tumors with a poor prognosis despite aggressive treatment. Recently we experienced a case of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the bladder in a 69 year-old male. He complained of painless gross hematuria and diagnosis was made by immunohistochemical stain. Partial cystectomy was performed. After 5 months, he was readmitted due to gross hematuria, voiding difficulty and generalized weakness. Pelvic CT showed a recurrent mass in the bladder. He received only conservative treatment and died 1 month later.
