Identical genetic profiles in primary and metastatic bladder tumors.
Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder has been shown repeatedly to possess abnormal genetic profiles. During long periods recurrent tumors in the bladder consistently show the same type of genetic profile with each recurrence. We report on a patient with metastatic bladder cancer who had similar genetic profiles of the primary lesion and thoracocentesis fluid from the metastatic site. The significance of these findings is discussed.
D000368:Aged; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000235:genetics* / Q000556:secondary / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005819:Genetic Markers; D006801:Humans; D007621:Karyotyping; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics* / Q000556:secondary / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008297:Male; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics* / Q000648:ultrastructure
D005819:Genetic Markers