Prolonged remission in a patient with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder developing brain metastases after systemic chemotherapy: a case report

Tumori. 2004 Jul-Aug;90(4):420-1. doi: 10.1177/030089160409000411.

Abstract

We report a case of an excellent response to M-VAC chemotherapy in a patient with pulmonary metastases from transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. He subsequently presented with acute neurological symptoms seven weeks after the completion of chemotherapy. Computed tomography of the brain revealed a solitary 24 mm x 26 mm lesion in the frontal lobe. The brain metastasis was resected. The patient was closely followed for disease progression and showed no evidence of disease up to 42 months after surgery. The presentation and treatment policy are discussed. This case suggests that long-term remission may be obtained after surgical resection of a single brain metastasis in patients with disseminated urothelial cancer who completely responded to systemic chemotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Brain Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / drug therapy*
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / secondary*
  • Cisplatin / administration & dosage
  • Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methotrexate / administration & dosage
  • Middle Aged
  • Remission Induction
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Vinblastine / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Vinblastine
  • Doxorubicin
  • Cisplatin
  • Methotrexate

Supplementary concepts

  • M-VAC protocol