Sarcomatoid urothelial carcinoma in a bladder diverticulum: first report of an  unusual case.

L. S.  Elbarghati; L. M.  Azzouz; W.M Alsarraj

doi:10.54361/

Authors

L. S. Elbarghati Medical School, Tripoli University, Tripoli, Libya Author
L. M. Azzouz Medical School, Tripoli University, Tripoli, Libya Author
W.M Alsarraj Medical School, Tripoli University, Tripoli, Libya Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54361/

Keywords:

Urinary bladder, Sarcomatoid urothelial carcinoma

Abstract

70-year-old Libyan man presented with abdominal distension and gross hematuria. Cystescopy showed diverticulum in urinary bladder with tumor arising from its lateral wall. The tumor was composed of conventional urothelial carcinoma with sarcomatoid features. The clinical presentation and management are being discussed.

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