Bladder Paraganglioma With Rapid Metastasis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Abstract
Bladder paragangliomas (bPGLs) are extremely rare tumors, and we present a unique case of metastatic bPGL that developed within three months. Frequently, these tumors are related to a hereditary syndrome due to germline mutations in succinate dehydrogenase B (SDHB). A unique challenge in this case was related to social determinants of health, which, in this patient, were associated with difficulty maintaining appointments. In treating a patient with hematuria, it is important to consider paraganglioma (PGL) as a differential diagnosis to optimize treatment.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension
Cancer
Hypoxia
and Metabolism
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cureus
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- e100705–e100705
- Publication date
- 3 January 2026
- Language
- EN