Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of Urinary Bladder: Extremely a Rare Entity

Authors

  • Md Abdur Rakib Urology Centre, Combined Military Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Md Shahidul Islam Head of the department of Urology Centre, Combined Military Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • SM Shameem Waheed Urology Centre, Combined Military Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bju.v22i2.50110

Keywords:

Bladder cancer, Neuroendocrine tumors, Small cell carcinoma

Abstract

Neuroendocrine carcinoma or small cell carcinoma (SCC) of the bladder is a rare and aggressive tumor associated with a poor prognosis. It often presents at a later stage than urothelial carcinoma of the bladder, and comprises less than 1% of bladder malignancies. A number of treatment algorithms have been used to treat bladder SCC, including cystectomy, partial cystectomy, radiotherapy, chemoradiotherapy, chemotherapy alone, and neoadjuvant/adjuvant chemotherapy. Here we are presenting a case of, small cell variety of neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bladder, and its epidemiology, prognosis, and current treatment algorithms are reviewed.

Bangladesh Journal of Urology, Vol. 22, No. 2, July 2019 p.166-169

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Published

2020-11-04

How to Cite

Rakib, M. A., Islam, M. S., & Waheed, S. S. (2020). Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of Urinary Bladder: Extremely a Rare Entity. Bangladesh Journal of Urology, 22(2), 166–169. https://doi.org/10.3329/bju.v22i2.50110

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Original Articles