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Occult urothelial carcinoma with mediastinal metastasis: A case report

  • Authors:
    • Jingfan Zheng
    • Xintong Peng
    • Xiaoqing Li
    • Yuyu Chen
    • Xinyi Li
    • Ling Fu
    • Ao Li
    • Zhong Lu
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  • Published online on: February 9, 2024     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14281
  • Article Number: 148
  • Copyright: © Zheng et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Occult urothelial carcinoma (UC), particularly with mediastinal metastases, is an uncommon clinical occurrence. The present study describes the unusual case of a 70‑year‑old male patient who developed mediastinal metastases from an occult UC. Histological evaluations and immunohistochemical features of the mediastinal tumor were indicative of UC; however, extensive imaging failed to identify the primary urological lesion. The findings suggest that mediastinal metastases from UCs, despite their rarity, should be considered in cases where patients with mediastinal tumors exhibit chest‑related symptoms. Prompt pathological examinations are crucial for ascertaining the nature and origin of the tumor. Moreover, individualized treatment should be performed in strict accordance with the established oncology guidelines.
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Zheng J, Peng X, Li X, Chen Y, Li X, Fu L, Li A and Lu Z: Occult urothelial carcinoma with mediastinal metastasis: A case report. Oncol Lett 27: 148, 2024
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Zheng, J., Peng, X., Li, X., Chen, Y., Li, X., Fu, L. ... Lu, Z. (2024). Occult urothelial carcinoma with mediastinal metastasis: A case report. Oncology Letters, 27, 148. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14281
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Zheng, J., Peng, X., Li, X., Chen, Y., Li, X., Fu, L., Li, A., Lu, Z."Occult urothelial carcinoma with mediastinal metastasis: A case report". Oncology Letters 27.4 (2024): 148.
Chicago
Zheng, J., Peng, X., Li, X., Chen, Y., Li, X., Fu, L., Li, A., Lu, Z."Occult urothelial carcinoma with mediastinal metastasis: A case report". Oncology Letters 27, no. 4 (2024): 148. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14281