Abstract

Case Report

Osteoclastic giant cell variant of urothelial carcinoma in a COVID- positive patient: A rare variant in an unusual circumstances

Chanchal Rana*, Divya Goel, Akanksha Singh, Suresh Babu and Vishwajeet Singh

Published: 13 April, 2021 | Volume 5 - Issue 1 | Pages: 009-011

Bladder carcinomas have a great propensity for divergent differentiation with more that 90% being Transitional cell carcinoma. Several histological variants have been have described so far; they are not only morphologically unique but also have significant prognostic and therapeutic differences making their timely identification of paramount importance. Osteoclastic giant cell variant of urothelial carcinoma is very rare type with controversial management. Studies from China have documented higher incidence and severity of illness in COVID-19 positive cancer patients. We report an unusual case of Osteoclastic giant cell variant of urothelial carcinoma in a 63 yrs old male patient associated with simultaneous COVID-19 infection.

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Keywords:

Osetoclastic giant cell; Variant; Urinary bladder; COVID-19

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