Primary small cell carcinoma of the ureter

:  We report a case of primary small cell carcinoma of the ureter. These tumors are very rare, locally aggressive and with poor prognosis. A 77‐year‐old man presented with left flank pain and microhematuria. Following diagnosis of ureteral carcinoma, nephroureterectomy was carried out, and adjuvant...

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Published in:International journal of urology 2007-08, Vol.14 (8), p.771-773
Main Authors: Martin, Sergio Martin, Gonzalez, Jose Ramon Cortinas, Lagarto, Elena Garcia, Arteaga, Carlos Muller, Garcia-Ripoll, Juan Ramon Torrecilla, del Busto, Ernesto Fernandez
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aged
Carcinoma, Small Cell - diagnostic imaging
Carcinoma, Small Cell - pathology
Carcinoma, Small Cell - surgery
extrapulmonary
Humans
Male
small cell carcinoma
ureter
Ureter - diagnostic imaging
Ureter - pathology
Ureteral Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Ureteral Neoplasms - pathology
Ureteral Neoplasms - surgery
Urography
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Summary::  We report a case of primary small cell carcinoma of the ureter. These tumors are very rare, locally aggressive and with poor prognosis. A 77‐year‐old man presented with left flank pain and microhematuria. Following diagnosis of ureteral carcinoma, nephroureterectomy was carried out, and adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy were given. The patient had no evidence of recurrence or metastasis, 13 months postoperatively. We provide a bibliographic review and comment on its clinical and pathologic characteristics, diagnostic methods and latest modifications in therapy.
ISSN:0919-8172
1442-2042
DOI:10.1111/j.1442-2042.2007.01818.x