Ureteral rhabdomyosarcoma

Urology. 1999 Sep;54(3):561. doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(99)00161-2.

Abstract

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor well known to urologists. These tumors arise from the genitourinary system in 20% to 25% of cases, most commonly from the bladder, prostate, vagina, and paratesticular region. This is the first reported case of a rhabdomyosarcoma arising from the ureter. The radiographic findings and ureteroscopic appearance of this tumor suggested a benign fibroepithelial polyp; however, a ureteroscopic biopsy and subsequent nephroureterectomy revealed an embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma* / diagnosis
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma* / therapy
  • Ureteral Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Ureteral Neoplasms* / therapy