Abstract
Objective: To explore the value of radiotherapy in the treatment of small cell carcinoma of the ureter. Methods: The treatment of a case of small cell carcinoma of the ureter was retrospectively analyzed. Results: The elderly woman patient had small cell carcinoma of the ureter, which was complicated with chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, kidney malfunction. The primary diagnosis was obvious enlargement of the right ureter, which had tight adhesion with the surrounding tissues with unclear boundaries. Besides, the right iliac blood vessels and lymph node enlarged obviously; the disease became extensive and was difficult to undergo radical prostatectomy and systemic chemotherapy. After radical radiotherapy with DT 56 Gy/28F, the tumor completely remitted. After 9 months, multiple pleural and peritoneal metastases occurred, and the patient was given radiotherapy again and survived for 13 months. Results: The malignancy degree of ureteral small cell carcinoma is high, with poor prognosis. Timely interventional radiotherapy is of significance in improving the prognosis of advanced ureteral small cell carcinoma.
| Translated title of the contribution | Radiotherapy of ureteral small cell carcinoma |
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| Original language | Chinese (Traditional) |
| Pages (from-to) | 659-662 and 689 |
| Journal | Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University (Medical Sciences) |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 5 |
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| State | Published - 5 Sep 2020 |
| Externally published | Yes |