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Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Case report

Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the bladder: a case report

Authors: Imad Ziouziou, Tariq Karmouni, Khalid El khader, Abdellatif Koutani, Ahmed Iben Attya Andaloussi

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Introduction

Lymphoepitheliomas are malignant epithelial tumors of the nasopharynx characterized by an important lymphoid proliferation at histological examination. Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma is a rare tumor of the bladder for which the therapeutic strategy is not clearly defined.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 64-year-old Moroccan man who presented with macroscopic hematuria. Investigations revealed a muscle-invasive lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the bladder. Therefore he underwent a radical cystoprostatectomy with a good outcome.

Conclusion

This case illustrates pathogenic, clinical and therapeutic features of this unusual tumor.
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Metadata
Title
Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the bladder: a case report
Authors
Imad Ziouziou
Tariq Karmouni
Khalid El khader
Abdellatif Koutani
Ahmed Iben Attya Andaloussi
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-8-424

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