Carcinosarcoma of the urinary bladder: dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging with clinical and pathologic correlation

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2003 Jul;181(1):139-42. doi: 10.2214/ajr.181.1.1810139.

Abstract

Objective: This article describes the MR imaging features of carcinosarcoma of the urinary bladder with clinical presentation and pathologic correlation in three adults.

Conclusion: Carcinosarcoma of the urinary bladder is a rare and aggressive tumor that has a clinical presentation similar to that of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. Dynamic gadolinium-enhanced MR imaging features are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinosarcoma / pathology*
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Urinary Bladder / pathology*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / pathology*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium DTPA