Urothelial Carcinoma With Villoglandular Differentiation: A Rare Entity

Int J Surg Pathol. 2016 Jun;24(4):356-9. doi: 10.1177/1066896915621387. Epub 2015 Dec 31.

Abstract

Urothelial neoplasms are the commonest neoplasms of the urinary bladder. Many variants of urothelial neoplasms have been described in the literature with diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic significance. We describe a rare case of urothelial neoplasm with villoglandular differentiation along with its immunohistochemical profile arising in an elderly male. Its poor prognosis signifies its need to be recognized.

Keywords: urothelial neoplasms; villoglandular differentiation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / pathology*
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Male
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / pathology*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor