Cutaneous metastasis of transitional cell carcinoma urinary bladder on fine needle aspiration cytology: an unusual presentation

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Case Report

Author Details : Sujata S. Giriyan, Ayesha Khatoon

Volume : 1, Issue : 2, Year : 2016

Article Page : 36-38

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Abstract

Cutaneous metastases from Transitional Cell Carcinoma Urinary Bladder is very rare and associated with poor prognosis. In this case report a 75 year old male came with multiple subcutaneous metastases arising from Transitional Cell Carcinoma of Urinary Bladder. 2 years back the patient underwent Partial Cystectomy for the Transitional Cell Carcinoma Urinary Bladder, 6 months later he presented with 3 subcutaneous nodules arising from scalp, lumbar and epigastric region. FNAC was performed from all the nodules which showed cytogical features of Urothelial Carcinoma. As this presentation was an unsual one awareness into this is needed in order to rule out metastases in patients with any previous history of Transitional Cell Carcinoma in patient who present with cutaneous lesions.

Keywords: Cutaneous metastases, Transitional Cell Carcinoma, Urinary Bladder, Fine needle aspiration cytology

How to cite : Giriyan S S, Khatoon A, Cutaneous metastasis of transitional cell carcinoma urinary bladder on fine needle aspiration cytology: an unusual presentation. IP J Diagn Pathol Oncol 2016;1(2):36-38

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