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Srigita Madiraju1, Kwabena Nkansah-Amankra1, Bradley Buck2
1Department of Urology, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA.
Urology Case Reports
|October 27, 2023
Summary
A rare case of high-grade muscle-invasive angiosarcoma of the bladder is presented in a 71-year-old male with benign prostatic hyperplasia. This genitourinary sarcoma required multidisciplinary discussion for management, highlighting its aggressive nature.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) management with self-catheterization.
- Gross hematuria as a presenting symptom.
Observation:
- CT scan revealed bladder mass and diverticulum.
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor performed.
Findings:
- Pathology confirmed high-grade muscle-invasive angiosarcoma.
- Malignant cells positive for vimentin and CD31.
- Rare genitourinary sarcoma.
Implications:
- Multidisciplinary discussion essential for rare tumors.
- Hospice care considered due to comorbidities.
- Case report aims to inform on clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management.
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