Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder in Pediatric Patient: Four Case Series and Review of the Literature

Murat UÇAR; Metin DEMİRKAYA; Berna Aytaç VURUŞKAN; Emin BALKAN; Nizamettin KILIÇ

Article Details

Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder in Pediatric Patient: Four Case Series and Review of the Literature

Authors:

Murat UÇAR | Metin DEMİRKAYA | Berna Aytaç VURUŞKAN | Emin BALKAN | Nizamettin KILIÇ

Publisher:

Trakya University

Journal:

Balkan Medical Journal 2018 Vol.35 Issue 3, pp.268-271

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2018

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000758797

Frequency:

Bimonthly

pISSN:

2146-3123

Abstract:

 

Background: Urothelial carcinoma of the bladder is a rare condition
 in children, and most cases in this age group are noninvasive and
 low-grade. However, no follow-up protocol has been defined for this
 patient group. The objective of this study was to draw attention to
 bladder tumors in children and focus on the current recommendations
 for postoperative follow-up along with a case study of four patients.
 Case Report: Four patients aged <18 years with urothelial carcinoma
 who were treated in our clinics between 2001 and 2015 were
 retrospectively evaluated. The results were compared with those of
 published pediatric case series in the literature. No abnormalities were
 found in the patients’ physical examinations and laboratory analyses,
 except hematuria (microscopic or macroscopic). Ultrasonography
 was used in all the patients to detect lesions in the bladder. Surgical
 resections were performed endoscopically, except in one patient.
 Histopathological evaluations revealed low-grade superficial
 urothelial carcinoma. No recurrence or complication was observed
 for all patients.
 Conclusion: Although rarely encountered during childhood,
 urothelial carcinoma should be considered as a differential diagnosis
 in pediatric patients with hematuria.

Article Details

Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder in Pediatric Patient: Four Case Series and Review of the Literature

Authors: Murat UÇAR | Metin DEMİRKAYA | Berna Aytaç VURUŞKAN | Emin BALKAN | Nizamettin KILIÇ

Publisher: Trakya University

Journal: Balkan Medical Journal 2018 Vol.35 Issue 3, pp.268-271

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2018

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2000758797

Frequency: Bimonthly

pISSN: 2146-3123

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Authors:

Murat UÇAR | Metin DEMİRKAYA | Berna Aytaç VURUŞKAN | Emin BALKAN | Nizamettin KILIÇ

Publisher:

Trakya University

Journal:

Balkan Medical Journal 2018 Vol.35 Issue 3, pp.268-271

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2018

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000758797

Frequency:

Bimonthly

pISSN:

2146-3123