Signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma of bladder.
Three cases of signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma of the bladder are presented: a primary vesical adenocarcinoma, a metastatic one, and a signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma of the urachus. A review of the literature found 69 additional reports of primary signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma, 20 of urachal signet-ring carcinoma, and 4 of the metastatic variety. The pathogenesis, clinical, and histologic findings, prognosis, and management are discussed.
Department of Urology, Hospital Severo Ochoa, Leganés, Madrid, Spain.
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Gómez Tejeda
D002288:Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D014497:Urachus; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary