title: Amyloidosis of the urethra.
abstract: Primary, localized amyloidosis of the urethra is rare. The patient usually presents with hematuria and the appearance of urethral carcinoma. However, the disease is benign and it is treated effectively with local removal. We report our experience with 5 cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Stillwell
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Segura
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Farrow
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D001706:Biopsy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014521:Urethra / Q000473:pathology; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery