GASTRIC OUTLET OBSTRUCTION AS A FIRST SYMPTOM OF A NON-MUSCLE INVASIVE
BLADDER CANCER (NMIBC) PROGRESSION- A CASE REPORT
Abstract
Abstract Introduction: Upper abdominal metastases of
bladder cancer are very rare. This case report describes the first ever
patient with bladder cancer progression initially presenting with
gastric outlet obstruction due to peritoneal carcinomatosis of upper
gastrointestinal system. Case report: We present the case of a
78-years-old male patient with diagnosed high risk NMIBC (high grade pT1
+ CIS) who was admitted to hospital with vomiting. At the time, patient
was between 2. and 3. BCG instillation cycle, following two
transurethral resections. Routine urological follow-up one month before
admission showed no signs of tumour. Gastroscopy revealed duodenal
stenosis without intraluminal lesions. First CT- scans showed
inflammation of the fat tissue surrounding duodenum without clear signs
of metastases. Laparoscopic exploration described lesions typical for
peritoneal carcinomatosis. Pathohistological analysis of taken samples
proved urothelial cancer cells, confirming the diagnosis of metastatic
bladder cancer. Conclusion: This case report presented an
unusual presentation of bladder cancer that could help clinicians in
everyday practice, as it might bring focus to a progression potential of
the bladder cancer, eventually encouraging improvement in diagnostics
and therapy. Keywords: non-muscle invasive bladder cancer,
NMIBC, metastatic bladder cancer, peritoneal carcinomatosis, gastric
outlet obstruction