Linitis plastica type of primary signet cell adenocarcinoma of the bladder

Primary adenocarcinoma represent 0.5 to 2% of all bladder tumours and are classified according to whether or not they are derived from the urachus, although, histologically, this classification now appears to be obsolete. The authors report a very rare case of linitis plastica type of primary signet...

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Published inProgrès en urologie (Paris) Vol. 12; no. 2; p. 313
Main Authors el Sandid, Marwan, Peraldi, Renaud, Pernin, François
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.04.2002
Subjects
Biomarkers, Tumor - blood
CA-19-9 Antigen - blood
Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell - blood
Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell - diagnosis
Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell - pathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Linitis Plastica - blood
Linitis Plastica - diagnosis
Linitis Plastica - pathology
Male
Middle Aged
Prognosis
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms - blood
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms - diagnosis
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:Primary adenocarcinoma represent 0.5 to 2% of all bladder tumours and are classified according to whether or not they are derived from the urachus, although, histologically, this classification now appears to be obsolete. The authors report a very rare case of linitis plastica type of primary signet cell adenocarcinoma of the bladder in a 53-year-old patient. This carcinoma, with very unusual histological features, needs to be distinguished. Due to the delayed diagnosis, it has a poor prognosis despite the most aggressive treatment modalities, as reported in the literature. The elevated CA 19-9 observed in the present case may be a useful marker for follow-up.
ISSN:1166-7087