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An Orthotopic Model of Murine Bladder Cancer
Published on: February 6, 2011
[Oat cell carcinoma of the bladder]
J Herrera Puerto1, J M Barragán Casas, J J Galán Velasco
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Ntra. Sra. de Sonsoles, Avila.
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|July 2, 2002
Summary
Small cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder is rare and aggressive. A conservative approach combining transurethral resection, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy achieved complete remission in a patient after two years.
Area of Science:
- Uro-oncology
- Medical treatment of bladder cancer
Background:
- Small cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder (CCP) is a rare and aggressive malignancy.
- Standard treatment often involves radical cystectomy with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Observation:
- This report details a case of CCP managed at our center.
- A conservative therapeutic strategy was applied.
Findings:
- Radical transurethral resection (RTU) of the bladder combined with chemotherapy and radiotherapy was performed.
- Complete remission was achieved and maintained for 2 years post-diagnosis, with no evidence of local or distant disease recurrence.
Implications:
- Conservative management may be a viable option for select CCP cases.
- This approach offers a potential alternative to radical cystectomy, preserving bladder function.
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