Bladder cancer
Histological subtypes of (N)MIBC: managed differently compared to pure UCa?Case 1: Fiona (73 years old)
Fiona, 73 years old, loves to play the piano for her grandchild, a skill she gained during her career as a music teacher. She consults her doctor because of haematuria.
Assessment summary:
- ECOG PS: 0
- BMI: 33
- Papillary tumour at posterior wall
- Ultrasound: no hydronephrosis
- Normal renal function, cisplatin eligible
- Maximal TURBT:
- pT1 micropapillary UCa (>10%)
- Muscle in specimen
- Lymphovascular invasion (LVI)
- Unifocal, no concomitant CIS