Urothelial bladder carcinoma in childhood: a case report

Pan Afr Med J. 2020 Jun 15:36:91. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2020.36.91.20416. eCollection 2020.

Abstract

We report an exceptional case of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in a 14-years old boy without personal nor family history who consulted for a total hematuria. Work-up showed a bladder lesion sized 5cm with histology of urothelial cancer. Treatment consisted of a transurethral surgery with carcinologic complete resection. Patient is alive, free of disease with a follow-up of 36 months.

Keywords: Pediatric; bladder; carcinoma; prognosis; surgery; urothelial.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / surgery
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hematuria / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / pathology
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery