Primary Small Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder
Juliette M Kassas1, Julia V Fiuk2, Carol A Brenner1
1College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of New England, Biddeford, USA.
Cureus
|June 24, 2021
Summary
This case study details a 64-year-old male diagnosed with advanced small cell carcinoma of the bladder (SCCB). Despite palliative care and chemotherapy, the patient succumbed to the disease within six months.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Urology
Background:
- Small cell carcinoma of the bladder (SCCB) is a rare and aggressive malignancy.
- Cigarette smoking is a significant risk factor for bladder cancer, including SCCB.
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