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[Endobronchial metastasis from urinary bladder cancer].
Ayşin Sakar1, Nurhan Gencer, Peyker Demireli
1Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey. aysin.sakar@bayar.edu.tr
Tuberkuloz Ve Toraks
|March 15, 2005
Summary
This report details a rare case of endobronchial metastasis from urinary bladder cancer in a male smoker. Chemotherapy led to tumor regression, extending survival by one year.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pulmonology
- Urology
Background:
- Urinary bladder carcinoma rarely metastasizes to the endobronchial region.
- Endobronchial metastasis presents a diagnostic challenge, often without typical pulmonary symptoms.
Observation:
- A 70-year-old male smoker with a known bladder mass presented with hematuria.
- Imaging revealed concurrent lung and bladder masses.
- Bronchoscopy identified an endobronchial tumor in the left upper lobe.
Findings:
- Histopathology confirmed endobronchial metastasis from urinary bladder carcinoma.
- The patient received cisplatin and gemcitabine chemotherapy.
- Significant tumor regression was observed within three months.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering urinary bladder carcinoma as a source of endobronchial metastasis.
- Effective chemotherapy can manage this rare presentation.
- Early diagnosis and treatment can improve patient outcomes and survival.