GIANT BLADDER STONE IN A PATIENT WITH TUMOR OF THE BLADDER: A RARE CO-MORBIDITY
B Kirakoya1, M Kabore1, A K Pare2
1Department of Urology, CHU Yalgado Ouedraogo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Journal of the West African College of Surgeons
|August 6, 2020
Summary
Giant bladder stones can be linked to bladder cancer, though this is rare. A case revealed bladder cancer unexpectedly during surgery for a large stone, requiring biopsy for diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
Background:
- Bladder stones (calculi) are recognized risk factors for developing bladder cancer.
- The co-occurrence of a giant bladder stone and bladder cancer is an uncommon clinical presentation.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case where a patient presented with a giant bladder stone.
- Bladder cancer was incidentally discovered during the surgical procedure (cystolithotomy) for the stone.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination via biopsy during cystolithotomy confirmed the presence of bladder cancer.
- The association between the large stone and malignancy necessitated further investigation.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering malignancy in patients with unusually large bladder stones.
- Early detection and diagnosis are crucial for managing this rare complication.
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