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An Orthotopic Model of Murine Bladder Cancer
Published on: February 6, 2011
Leiomyosarcoma of the urinary bladder presenting as life threatening gross hematuria
Thomas Nelius1, J Stevens, C Samathanam
1Department of Urology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Medical Office Plaza, Suite 260, 3502 9th Street, Lubbock, TX 79415, USA. thomas.nelius@ttuhsc.edu
Abstract:
Leiomyosarcomas are a relatively rare tumor entity encountered within the urinary bladder. There are just over 100 cases reported in the medical literature. Herein, we describe a case of leiomyosarcoma presenting initially as a urinary tract infection with lower abdominal pain. A life threatening episode of gross hematuria guided to the final diagnosis and treatment. Due to the rarity of this malignancy, we present this case including a review of the existing literature relative to the diagnosis and treatment.
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