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 in | Progrès en urologie (Paris) Vol. 12; no. 2; p. 313 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | French |
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France
01.04.2002
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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. |
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ISSN: | 1166-7087 |