Incidental finding of a small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ureter
Obinna Obi-Njoku1,2, Chris Bell1, Prashant Ravindran Menon1
1Urology, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wrexham, UK.
Abstract:
The ureter is an extremely rare site for small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. We present a case of this disease in a patient who presented without urological symptoms. The multidisciplinary team proposed nephroureterectomy (if fit) or watchful waiting as management. After discussion with the patient a decision in favour of watchful waiting was made. We report her case including a review of the literature, and emphasise that although small cell neuroendocrine carcinomas can be very aggressive, they can remain asymptomatic.
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