Small cell carcinoma of the bladder: A case report and review of the literature

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Tunc B., Ozguroglu M., Demirkesen O., Alan C., Durak H., Dincbas F. O., ...More

INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY, vol.38, no.1, pp.15-19, 2006 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Review
• Volume: 38 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2006
• Doi Number: 10.1007/s11255-005-3153-1
• Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.15-19
• Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Primary pure small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bladder is a rare condition. It is an aggressive tumor with an average five-year survival rate of less than 10% as cited by multiple case reports. We report a 48 year-old male patient with primary small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bladder who was treated with TUR-T, adjuvant carboplatin-based chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The patient is free of disease at the end of 30 months with a normally functioning bladder.