[Signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma involving the bladder and the rectum. Apropos of two cases]

E Letessier; A Hamy; P Cuillière; F Genier; J Paineau; J Visset

[Signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma involving the bladder and the rectum. Apropos of two cases]

Ann Chir. 1992;46(10):947-52.

[Article in French]

Authors

E Letessier¹, A Hamy, P Cuillière, F Genier, J Paineau, J Visset

Affiliation

¹ Service de Chirurgie Générale I, Hôpital G. et R. Laënnec, Nantes.

PMID: 1300911

Abstract

Two cases of primary signet-ring cell carcinoma involving the urinary bladder, with invasion of the rectum, are presented. Pelvic exenterations were performed, followed by a rapidly fatal outcome (6 and 7.5 months). These cases of signet-ring cell carcinoma of the bladder were reviewed with 33 previously reported cases in the literature. The clinical characteristics, histologic findings, pathogenesis, and effectiveness of aggressive treatment of this rare bladder malignancy are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Linitis Plastica / complications*
Linitis Plastica / diagnostic imaging
Linitis Plastica / pathology
Linitis Plastica / surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Pelvic Exenteration
Rectal Neoplasms / complications*
Rectal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
Rectal Neoplasms / pathology
Rectal Neoplasms / surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / complications*
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / pathology
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery