Poorly differentiated urothelial carcinoma of ureter presenting as Bulbar Palsy-An unusual presentation

Title: Poorly differentiated urothelial carcinoma of ureter presenting as Bulbar Palsy-An unusual presentation

Authors: Dr Girish V Hiregoudar, Dr Ashok Bhupali, Dr Archana Patil, Dr Shivkumar Donagaon, Dr Archana Shinde

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i6.74

Abstract

Urothelial neoplasms of the kidney and ureter (upper urinary tract) are uncommon, accounting for approximately 5% of all epithelial tumors of the urinary tract, with most urothelial tumors occurring in the urinary bladder^1-8. Patients with upper tract urothelial neoplasms usually seek care because of gross hematuria (80%), flank pain (20%), and/or a palpable mass (10%).^7,15,16. Here,we present a case of poorly differentiated urothelial carcinoma from upper ureter with a unique presentation with bulbar palsy.

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