International Urology and Nephrology

, Volume 29, Issue 2, pp 173–179 | Cite as

Tumour in a giant bladder diverticulum: A case report and review of literature

  • B. Shah
  • R. Rodriguez
  • S. Krasnokutsky
  • S. M. Shah
  • S. Ali Khan
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Abstract

We report an unusual case of a transitional cell carcinoma arising in a bladder diverticulum presenting as a giant abdominal mass and acute urinary retention. We have reviewed the literature and discuss the aetiology, diagnosis, and treatment of tumours arising in vesical diverticula.

Keywords

Intussusception Transitional Cell Carcinoma International Urology Bladder Outlet Obstruction Priapism 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • B. Shah
    • 1
  • R. Rodriguez
    • 1
  • S. Krasnokutsky
    • 1
  • S. M. Shah
    • 1
  • S. Ali Khan
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of UrologySUNY at Stony BrookStony BrookUSA

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