Primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder inducing renal failure.

Abstract

A case of primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder that was found to have induced renal failure is the second such case reported in the world. Primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder is a rare histologic variant of adenocarcinoma. The patient died of distant metastasis 8 months after undergoing total cystectomy. The neoplasm had a high stage at diagnosis, so the prognosis was very poor. To improve the prognosis, earlier diagnosis and establishing a regimen of chemotherapy is necessary.

• Authors: S Yamamoto, T Ito, A Akiyama, M Miki, M Tachibana, M Takase, T Matsumoto, M Mochizuki
• Journal: International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association (Int J Urol) Vol. 8 Issue 4 Pg. 190-3 (Apr 2001) ISSN: 0919-8172 [Print] Australia
• PMID: 11260353 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell (complications)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Renal Insufficiency (etiology)
• Urinary Bladder Neoplasms (complications)