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An Orthotopic Model of Murine Bladder Cancer
Published on: February 6, 2011
Adult pseudosarcoma of the bladder
E B Tieng1, C Simon, E S Sabanegh
1Department of Urology, Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center, San Antonio, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5300, USA.
Urology
|February 7, 2001
Summary
Pseudosarcomatous bladder tumors are rare, benign growths that can mimic cancer. Early recognition of these urinary bladder lesions can prevent unnecessary, extensive surgeries.
Area of Science:
- Uropathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Pseudosarcomatous tumor of the urinary bladder is a rare benign proliferative lesion.
- Its clinical and histologic features can mimic malignant neoplasms, posing a diagnostic challenge.
Observation:
- This report details two cases of pseudosarcomatous bladder tumors in patients without known risk factors.
- These bladder lesions have only recently been documented, unlike similar growths in other locations like the lung.
Findings:
- Simple excision is curative for pseudosarcomatous bladder tumors.
- Histologic and clinical features of these tumors can be mistaken for malignancy.
Implications:
- Recognizing this benign lesion can help urologists and pathologists avoid misdiagnosis.
- Awareness of pseudosarcomatous bladder tumors can prevent extensive and inappropriate surgical interventions.
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