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Chondrosarcoma of Ureter in an Elderly Patient: A Case Report.
Pan, Szu-Ying; Lai, Chien-Zhi; Chen, Wen-Chi; Chen, Yung-Hsiang; Lin, Che-Hung; Chang, Han; Huang, Chi-Ping; Yeh, Ching-Chung.
Affiliation
  • Pan SY; Department of Urology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404332, Taiwan.
  • Lai CZ; School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404333, Taiwan.
  • Chen WC; Department of Urology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404332, Taiwan.
  • Chen YH; Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404333, Taiwan.
  • Lin CH; Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404333, Taiwan.
  • Chang H; Department of Psychology, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung 413305, Taiwan.
  • Huang CP; Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404332, Taiwan.
  • Yeh CC; School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404333, Taiwan.
Medicina (Kaunas) ; 59(3)2023 Feb 24.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36984455
ABSTRACT
Chondrosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that can affect the upper urinary tract. Because of its rarity, the clinical presentation of chondrosarcoma can be similar to other urinary tract conditions, such as renal colic, hematuria, and urothelial carcinoma. The primary treatment for chondrosarcoma is the surgical removal of the tumor, and radiation or chemotherapy may be used for advanced cases. However, because of the limited number of patients with this condition, there are no established guidelines for chemotherapy, and the outcomes are unclear. In this case, we present a 71-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with ureteral chondrosarcoma. She presented with abdominal pain and hydronephrosis, and a tumor was found beneath a small stone. The patient underwent nephroureterectomy and received oral fluorouracil chemotherapy due to the advanced stage of the disease. Fortunately, the patient survived, and at the 7 months post-operative follow-up there was no evidence of recurrence. In conclusion, the chondrosarcoma of the upper urinary tract is a rare condition that can be difficult to diagnose due to its similarity to other urinary tract conditions. Treatment typically involves the surgical removal of the tumor, with radiation or chemotherapy reserved for advanced cases. However, because of the limited number of patients, there are no established guidelines for chemotherapy, and the outcomes of treatment are unclear.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ureter / Ureteral Neoplasms / Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Bone Neoplasms / Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Chondrosarcoma Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Guideline / Observational_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Language: En Journal: Medicina (Kaunas) Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2023 Type: Article Affiliation country: Taiwan

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ureter / Ureteral Neoplasms / Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Bone Neoplasms / Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Chondrosarcoma Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Guideline / Observational_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Language: En Journal: Medicina (Kaunas) Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2023 Type: Article Affiliation country: Taiwan