Adenonocarcinoma of the urinary bladder mimicking simple ureterocele: a case report

We report a case of adenocarcinoma of the urinary bladder, mimicking simple ureterocele in a 55-year-old man, presenting irritative bladder symptoms. The literature review highlights the rarity of such tumor. Intravenous urography showed a dilated terminal portion of the left ureter resembling a cob...

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Published in:International urology and nephrology 2007-01, Vol.39 (2), p.465-466
Main Authors: Yenilmez, Aydin, Donmez, Turgut, Acikalin, Mustafa F, Kale, Metin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Ureterocele - diagnosis
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms - diagnosis
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Summary:We report a case of adenocarcinoma of the urinary bladder, mimicking simple ureterocele in a 55-year-old man, presenting irritative bladder symptoms. The literature review highlights the rarity of such tumor. Intravenous urography showed a dilated terminal portion of the left ureter resembling a cobra-head appearance. Cystoscopy revealed suspicious hyperemic lesion on the mucosa of the dilated terminal portion of the left ureter. Transurethral biopsy of the lesion was performed and pathological examination revealed a muscle-invasive adenocarcinoma. There were no metastatic lesions on computed tomography. The patient underwent radical cystectomy and urinary diversion.
ISSN:0301-1623
1573-2584
DOI:10.1007/s11255-006-9037-1