title: Urachal carcinoma: evaluation with computed tomography.
abstract: The computed tomographic (CT) findings in 7 patients with urachal carcinoma were reviewed. Computed tomography was useful in establishing an initial diagnosis, determining the tumor extent, and visualizing tumor recurrence. The embryology, histology, and clinical course of urachal carcinoma are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014497:Urachus; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology