[Bladder cancer associated with growth hormone-producing pituitary tumor: a case report].
A case of bladder cancer associated with a growth hormone (GH) producing pituitary tumor is reported. A 67-year-old male underwent hypophysectomy for a GH producing pituitary tumor, 31 months earlier. Although the serum GH decreased postoperatively, recurrence of pituitary tumor with increased serum GH was found and followed by a neurosurgeon. He was referred to our department for asymptomatic gross hematuria. Cystoscopy revealed a papillary pedunculated tumor. Under the diagnosis of superficial bladder tumor, transurethral resection (TUR) was performed. Pathological examination showed transitional cell carcinoma. As the bladder cancer recurred with a high level of serum GH seven months later, TUR was repeated. We reviewed and discussed the relationship between GH or GH producing tumor and bladder cancer.
Kamijo
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Department of Urology, Tokyo Metropolitan Toshima Hospital.
Sato
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Yanagizawa
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Kishi
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D000239:Adenoma, Acidophil / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007016:Hypophysectomy; D008297:Male; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000378:metabolism; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000601:surgery; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery
D013006:Growth Hormone