Urothelial bladder carcinoma in childhood: a case report

Abstract

We report an exceptional case of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in a 14-years old boy without personal nor family history who consulted for a total hematuria. Work-up showed a bladder lesion sized 5cm with histology of urothelial cancer. Treatment consisted of a transurethral surgery with carcinologic complete resection. Patient is alive, free of disease with a follow-up of 36 months.

Keywords

• pediatric
• bladder
• carcinoma
• urothelial
• surgery
• prognosis