title: Neuroendocrine tumor of the bladder.
abstract: Small cell carcinoma (SCC) of the bladder is a rare and aggressive tumor associated with a poor prognosis. It often presents at a later stage than urothelial carcinoma of the bladder, and comprises less than 1% of bladder malignancies. A number of treatment algorithms have been used to treat bladder SCC, including cystectomy, partial cystectomy, radiotherapy, chemoradiotherapy, chemotherapy alone, and neoadjuvant/adjuvant chemotherapy. Presented is a case of SCC of the bladder, and the epidemiology, prognosis, and current treatment algorithms for patients with bladder SCC are reviewed.
authors.forename: Shailen S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Sehgal
authors.forename: Alan J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Wein
authors.forename: Zhanyong
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Bing
authors.forename: S Bruce
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Malkowicz
authors.forename: Thomas J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Guzzo