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Primary leiomyosarcoma of the ureter
F Nakajima1, S Terahata, T Hatano
1Department of Urology, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan.
Urologia Internationalis
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Primary ureteral leiomyosarcoma is rare with an unclear prognosis. This case report details a patient surviving over 9 years post-surgery for ureteral smooth muscle malignancy, offering hope for similar rare cancer cases.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Malignant tumors of the ureteral smooth muscle are exceptionally rare.
- The prognosis for primary ureteral leiomyosarcoma remains poorly defined due to limited case data.
Observation:
- A patient presented with suspected ureteral malignancy.
- Diagnostic angiography was utilized to assess the tumor.
- Radical nephro-ureterectomy was performed as the treatment modality.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with primary leiomyosarcoma of the ureter.
- Postoperative follow-up revealed no evidence of recurrence for 9 years and 9 months.
- Cytology results from the surgical procedure were negative.
Implications:
- This case suggests a potentially favorable long-term prognosis for select patients with primary ureteral leiomyosarcoma.
- Highlights the importance of radical nephro-ureterectomy in managing this rare malignancy.
- Contributes valuable long-term survival data for a rare genitourinary cancer.