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Protoshchak V.V., Sivakov А.А., Karandashov V.K., Sinelnikov L.M., Gozalishvili S.M., Chirsky V.S., Erokhina A.A. Recurrence of bladder cancer in the urethra. Experimental and Clinical Urology, 2021;14(2):40-45;
https://doi.org/10.29188/2222-8543-2021-14-2-40-45
Protoschak V.V., Sivakov A.A., Karandashov V.K., Sinel'nikov L.M., Gozalishvili S.M., Chirskiy V.S., Erohina A.A.
Information about authors:
- Protoshchak V.V. – Dr. Sc., Professor, Chief Urologist of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Head of the Department and Clinic of Urology of the S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation; St. Petersburg, Russia; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4996-2927
- Sivakov A.A. – PhD, Deputy Head of the Department and Clinic of Urology of the S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation; St. Petersburg, Russia;
- Karandashov V.K. – Head of the Oncology Department of the Urology Clinic of the S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation; Saint Petersburg, Russia;
- Sinelnikov L.M. – PhD, Head of the Urological Department of the Urology Clinic of the S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation; Saint Petersburg, Russia;
- Gozalishvili S.M. – Oncologist of the Oncological Department of the Urology Clinic of the S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation; Saint Petersburg, Russia;
- Chirsky V.S. – Dr. Sc., Professor, Chief Pathologist of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Head of the Central Pathology and Anatomical Laboratory of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation; St. Petersburg, Russia;
- Erokhina A.A. – Pathologist of the Central Pathology and Anatomical Laboratory of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation; St. Petersburg, Russia;
Introduction. Bladder cancer (ВС) is one of the most common malignant tumors of the urinary tract. In recent decades, recurrent BC in the urethra has become increasingly common. Given the rarity of this pathology, it is of clinical interest for oncologists and urologists.
Materials and methods. A clinical case of recurrent bladder cancer in the urethra in a 63-year-old patient is presented. The results of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvic organs and external genital organs, as well as the results of computed tomography of the abdominal organs and observation by a hematologist are presented.
Results. For early diagnosis of tumor changes in the urethra in patients with risk factors for the recurrence of BC after cystectomy, careful observation in the form of a cytological study of flushing water from it, performing urethroscopy with ascending urethrography and MRI of the external genital organs is advisable.
Conclusions. This clinical observation demonstrates the importance of assessing the state of the urethra when follow up patients after radical cystectomy for BC.
Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.