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Bladder carcinoma presenting with rectal obstruction.

T J Stillwell1, C C Rife, M M Lieber

  • 1Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.

Urology
|November 1, 1989
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Bladder carcinoma can cause rectal obstruction through local invasion. Treatment options for these rare cases include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, laser therapy, and transrectal tumor resection.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Bladder carcinoma can invade surrounding structures.
  • Rectal obstruction is a rare but serious complication of genitourinary malignancies.

Observation:

  • Two cases of bladder carcinoma causing annular rectal constriction are presented.
  • Local invasion mechanism involves penetration of the rectovesical fascia and circumferential rectal spread.

Findings:

  • Genitourinary malignancies, including bladder and prostate cancer, can spread to the rectum.
  • This invasion leads to obstructive symptoms due to annular constriction.

Implications:

  • Understanding the mechanism of invasion is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

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  • Multimodal treatment strategies, including novel techniques, are necessary for managing rectal obstruction caused by bladder carcinoma.