Bladder cancer in women: a Sri Lankan study.

Introduction: Bladder cancer (BC) is the ninth commonest cancer globally, and ranks 19th among women. The literature on BC in women is sparse, and the knowledge on the variations of tumour characteristics in South Asian female BC is limited. The objective of this study was to describe the clinicopathological characteristics of BC in women and compare them with male BC.

Partial cystectomy for a primary locally advanced leiomyosarcoma of the bladder: a case report and review of the literature.

Partial cystectomy with wide local excision may be considered a suitable option for selective cases of locally advanced bladder leiomyosarcoma without evidence of distant metastasis; thereby preserving the functional outcome and quality of life. A negative margin, complete tumor resection, and frequent follow-up in such patients are mandatory.

Aggressive squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder associated with a history of large bladder stone - a case report.

History of large bladder stones suggests a long-standing chronic irritation of the bladder, a known risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma. Therefore, in such patients, we suggest random biopsies to detect presence of dysplasia or malignancy and a follow-up cystoscopy for early detection of a possible tumor.