Signet ring cell adenocarcinoma of bladder secondary to long-term catheterization.
A case of signet ring cell adenocarcinoma of the bladder occurring in association with long-term suprapubic catheterization is presented, the tumor appearing to have arisen in dysplastic glands of metaplastic urothelium. The possible implications of this findings are presented.
Goble
N M
NM
Derriford Hospital, Devon, England.
Clarke
T J
TJ
Teasdale
C
C
D002288:Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D000368:Aged; D003559:Cystostomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013997:Time Factors; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000473:pathology; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*