Primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder inducing renal failure.
A case of primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder that was found to have induced renal failure is the second such case reported in the world. Primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder is a rare histologic variant of adenocarcinoma. The patient died of distant metastasis 8 months after undergoing total cystectomy. The neoplasm had a high stage at diagnosis, so the prognosis was very poor. To improve the prognosis, earlier diagnosis and establishing a regimen of chemotherapy is necessary.
Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan. shinya@tokyo-med.ac.jp
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Yamamoto
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Ito
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Akiyama
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Miki
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Tachibana
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Takase
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Matsumoto
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Mochizuki
D018279:Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*