[Primary signet ring cell adenocarcinoma of the bladder. Report of 2 cases of bladder plastic linitis].

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:

Two additional cases of signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma of the urinary bladder, an uncommon highly malignant tumor type, are described.

METHODS/RESULTS:

The clinical features, histopathological findings and immunohistochemical study are presented.

CONCLUSIONS:

Both cases previously had cystic glandular cystitis, which supports the totipotent urothelium origin of this neoplasm. Signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma or linitis plastica of the bladder has a highly malignant course despite neoadjuvant chemotherapy and total cystectomy.

• Authors: C González Mínguez, I de Torres Ramírez, R Bosch Princep, J I Idoipe Tomás
• Journal: Archivos espanoles de urologia (Arch Esp Urol) Vol. 49 Issue 5 Pg. 517-20 (Jun 1996) ISSN: 0004-0614 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Adenocarcinoma de células en anillo de sello primario de vejiga. Presentación de dos casos de linitis plástica vesical.
• PMID: 8766090 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell (pathology)
• Humans
• Linitis Plastica (pathology)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Urinary Bladder Neoplasms (pathology)