Metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma in the urinary bladder with radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Journal Volume
106
Journal Issue
10
Pages
861-863
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
Abstract
Metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to the urinary bladder is very rare. We present the case of a 58-year-old female patient who was diagnosed to have both HCC and cervical cancer. She developed hemorrhagic cystitis 2 years after radiation therapy for cervical cancer. During endoscopic electrocauterization for hemorrhagic cystitis, three small reddish tumors measuring less than 1 cm in diameter and with a raspberry-like appearance were found. Transurethral bladder tumor resection was performed. Pathology confirmed metastatic HCC to the bladder. Due to the similar appearance, these tumors are liable to be misinterpreted as engorged vessels secondary to irradiation if biopsies are not taken. Differential diagnosis by pathology is mandatory for such patients. ?2007 Elsevier & Formosan Medical Association.
SDGs
Other Subjects
alanine aminotransferase; alpha fetoprotein; adult; anamnesis; anemia; article; bladder metastasis; cachexia; cancer radiotherapy; case report; female; follow up; hemorrhagic cystitis; hepatitis C; histopathology; human; human cell; human tissue; hypoalbuminemia; liver cell carcinoma; liver cirrhosis; liver dysfunction; physical examination; thrombocytopenia; transurethral resection; urinalysis; uterine cervix cancer
Publisher
Scientific Communications International Ltd
Type
journal article