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Paraganglioma of the urinary bladder: A case report and discussion of the literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Urinary bladder paragangliomas (UBPGL) are rare neuroendocrine tumors that originate from extra-adrenal paraganglia in the bladder. We report the case of a 67-year-old patient who presented with a submucosal bladder tumor. A hypertensive crisis developed during the initial attempt at cystoscopic resection, and biopsies demonstrated a UBPGL. The importance of considering UBPGL in the differential diagnosis of submucosal bladder tumors is discussed. Appropriate perioperative blood pressure management and the choice of surgical approach can optimize outcomes and prevent morbidity.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103327

Authors: Samuel S. Iofel, Daniel Groves, Carlos A. Puyo, Lija Joseph, Robert A. Edelstein

Institutions: Tufts University, Lowell General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,160