Urethral diverticular carcinoma.
BACKGROUND
Urethral diverticular carcinoma is an unusual finding in a urologic lesion commonly found in female patients.


METHODS
This report presents 6 new cases and reviews the other 53 cases in the English literature.


RESULTS
Adenocarcinoma occurs more frequently than transitional and squamous cell cancers combined.


CONCLUSIONS
The prognosis of the former is more favorable. In general, radical therapy is recommended. However, in some instances of localized disease, and with careful follow-up, a more conservative approach might be attempted.
Clayton
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Department of Urology, University of Illinois, Chicago 60612.
Siami
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Guinan
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014523:Urethral Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*