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Giant Intradiverticular Bladder Tumor.

Mohamad Syafeeq Faeez Md Noh¹, Ahmad Fuad Abdul Aziz², Khairul Asri Mohd Ghani³

¹Department of Imaging, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.

The American Journal of Case Reports

|March 2, 2017

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Intradiverticular bladder tumors are rare and challenging to diagnose. Computed tomography (CT) imaging is crucial for diagnosing these tumors, aiding in staging, and planning treatment.

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A Murine Orthotopic Bladder Tumor Model and Tumor Detection System

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Published on: January 12, 2017

Area of Science:

Urology
Oncology
Radiology

Background:

Intradiverticular bladder tumors are uncommon, posing diagnostic challenges.
Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for effective management and staging.

Observation:

A 74-year-old male presented with constitutional symptoms and recurrent hematuria.
Clinical examination revealed a suprapubic mass; imaging showed a giant tumor within a bladder diverticulum with hydronephrosis.

Findings:

Computed tomography (CT) demonstrated a large intradiverticular bladder tumor causing mass effect and hydronephrosis.
The tumor's atypical presentation necessitated advanced imaging for diagnosis.

Implications:

CT imaging is invaluable for diagnosing intradiverticular bladder tumors, offering multiplanar views for staging and surgical planning.
A high index of suspicion and understanding tumor pathophysiology are key for managing these rare malignancies.