Author/Authors :
Ünay, Gülşah Akdeniz Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Patoloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Toru, Havva Serap Akdeniz Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Patoloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Akkaya, Hampar Akdeniz Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Patoloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Köksal, İsmail Türker Akdeniz Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Üroloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Akkaya, Bahar Akdeniz Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Patoloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey
Abstract :
In this study we reviewed 7 neuroendocrine tumors of bladder among 690 bladder carcinomas with their clinicopathologic characteristics diagnosed in Antalya region, in two medical centers. In each case, the following clinical data were recorded: age, sex, presenting symptoms, location of the tumor, clinical staging, treatment, follow-up and outcome. This study indicates that neuroendocrine carcinoma of the urinary bladder is as aggressive as its pulmonary counterpart and the overall prognosis of this tumor is very poor.
