Bladder Leiomyosarcoma: A Rare, but Aggressive Diagnosis

It remains evident in the literature that leiomyosarcomas of the bladder have continuously been regarded as highly aggressive tumors associated with a poor prognosis. Immediate surgical therapy by radical cystectomy with wide margins is warranted as an effective treatment modality and has been assoc...

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Published in:Current urology 2016-10, Vol.9 (3), p.166-168
Main Authors: Fakhoury, Mathew, Hwang, Richard R., Silletti, Joseph, Bjurlin, Marc A.
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Language:English
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Summary:It remains evident in the literature that leiomyosarcomas of the bladder have continuously been regarded as highly aggressive tumors associated with a poor prognosis. Immediate surgical therapy by radical cystectomy with wide margins is warranted as an effective treatment modality and has been associated with longer survival rates. Herein, we present the case of a high-grade leiomyosarcoma primarily treated with anterior pelvic exenteration and urinary diversion.
ISSN:1661-7649
1661-7657
DOI:10.1159/000447135