Bladder paraganglioma after kidney transplantation: A case report
Lin Wang1, Yan-Ning Zhang1, Guang-Yong Chen2
1Department of Pathology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China.
World Journal of Clinical Cases
|September 26, 2022
Summary
Bladder paraganglioma is a rare tumor that can occur after kidney transplantation. This case highlights its potential for asymptomatic development and the importance of morphology and immunophenotyping for diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Transplantation Medicine
Background:
- Kidney transplantation increases urinary bladder tumor risk.
- Bladder paragangliomas, rare tumors of chromaffin cells, can cause severe symptoms.
- This report details a rare case of bladder paraganglioma post-kidney transplant.
Observation:
- A 63-year-old kidney transplant recipient for 12 years presented for routine checkup.
- Incidental discovery of a 2 cm bladder mass via CT scan.
- The mass was surgically removed and confirmed as paraganglioma via histology and immunophenotyping.
Findings:
- Bladder paraganglioma can be asymptomatic.
- Diagnosis relies on morphological and immunophenotyping analysis.
- Surgical resection is a viable treatment for bladder paraganglioma.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of vigilance for rare tumors in transplant patients.
- Emphasizes diagnostic accuracy through specialized pathology.
- Suggests surgical management as a key therapeutic strategy.
