Carcinosarcoma of ureter and renal pelvis (report of 3 cases)
- VernacularTitle:肾盂输尿管癌肉瘤(附三例报告)
- Author:
Yu ZENG
;
Chuize KONG
;
Cheng FU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Kidney pelvis;
Ureter;
Carcinosarcoma
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To present the clinical and pathological features of carcinosarcoma of ureter and renal pelvis. Methods Three cases of carcinosarcoma of ureter and renal pelvis were reviewed. Results The clinical symptoms of carcinosarcomas of ureter and renal pelvis are hematuria and flank pain.The neoplasm consists of an admixture of malignant epithelial and mesenchymal elements on histological studies.The immunohistochemical studies demonstrated obvious epithelial and mesenchymal reactivity.Three patients died of the disease 8 months,14 months and 2.5 months after operation. Conclusions Carcinosarcoma of ureter and renal pelvis is a rare occurrence and is usually associated with a poor prognosis.It is sometimes difficult to make certain the diagnosis and the immunohistochemical studies are essential in pathological examinations.This lesion should be differentiated from sarcomatoid carcinoma.
