Unexpected 10-year survival after removal of a huge bladder tumor

It is reported that a patient has survived in a tumor-free condition for 10 years since the removal from the bladder of a huge tumor, which was as large as child's head. This case had a very poor prognosis due to the histopathological diagnosis of Grade IV transitional cell carcinoma and adhesion to the ileum. The tumor was surgically removed in a combination of partial resection of the bladder and the ileum.