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A Plasmacytoid Variant of Urothelial Carcinoma: A Rare Entity

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A rare histological variant of transitional cell urothelial carcinoma, the plasmacytoid variant, was recently included in the World Health Organization classification of urothelial tract tumors. This variant has a morphological resemblance to other tumors, which poses a diagnostic challenge for identifying this tumor and may often lead to misdiagnosis. Vigilant histopathological analysis and immunostaining are required to delineate the correct diagnosis. The plasmacytoid variant of urothelial carcinoma is an aggressive tumor with a poor prognosis, making correct diagnosis essential for early and appropriate treatment. This paper presents the case of a 46-year-old male with a plasmacytoid variant of high-grade urothelial carcinoma who underwent transurethral resection of a bladder tumor, received chemotherapy, and is currently undergoing follow-up.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.67436

Authors: Ammara Yasmin, Midhat Waheed, Muhammad Ahsan Jamil, Maryam Imran, Muhammad Awais Majeed

Institution: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401791262

FWCI: 1.163

Cites: 11

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10