Primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder inducing renal failure |
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Authors: | Shinya Yamamoto Takaaki Ito Akihito Akiyama Makoto Miki Masaaki Tachibana Michio Takase Tetsuo Matsumoto Mamoru Mochizuki |
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Institution: | Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan. shinya@tokyo-med.ac.jp |
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Abstract: | 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. |
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Keywords: | renal failure signet-ring cell carcinoma urinary bladder |
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