Incidental finding of a small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ureter. Issue 7 (1st August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Obi-Njoku, Obinna; Bell, Chris; Menon, Prashant Ravindran; Shergill, Iqbal
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 12:Issue 7(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-08-01
• Subjects: urology -- ultrasonography -- surgical oncology -- urological cancer -- radiology; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-229290
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : The ureter is an extremely rare site for small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. We present a case of this disease in a patient who presented without urological symptoms. The multidisciplinary team proposed nephroureterectomy (if fit) or watchful waiting as management. After discussion with the patient a decision in favour of watchful waiting was made. We report her case including a review of the literature, and emphasise that although small cell neuroendocrine carcinomas can be very aggressive, they can remain asymptomatic.