A Case of Giant Bladder Carcinosarcoma without Submucosal Invasion
2011
A Case of Giant Bladder Carcinosarcoma without Submucosal Invasion
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Zaitsu Masayoshi, Yamanoi Mariko, Mikami Koji, Tonooka Akiko, Uekusa Toshimasa, Takeuchi Takumi
Primary Institution: Kanto Rosai Hospital
Conclusion
The patient showed no tumor recurrence for 6 months after receiving intravesical BCG therapy.
Supporting Evidence
- The tumor was diagnosed as carcinosarcoma with no submucosal invasion.
- The tumor was completely removed with transurethral resection.
- Histology revealed biphasic malignant epithelial and mesenchymal cells.
- Intravesical BCG therapy was successfully administered.
Takeaway
An 83-year-old man had a large bladder tumor that was removed without spreading into deeper layers, and he was treated successfully with a special therapy.
Methodology
The tumor was removed using transurethral resection, and the patient received intravesical BCG therapy weekly for six weeks.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
An 83-year-old male.
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