Female clear cell adenocarcinoma arising within a urethral diverticulum.
Clear cell adenocarcinomas arising from female urethral diverticulae are rare. The optimal management of this clinical entity is uncertain. Two cases managed by a combination of surgery and XRT (radiotherapy) are presented. The common histopathological findings and treatment options are highlighted. Individualized patient management in a multi-disciplinary setting is recommended.
Hruby
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Department of Radiation Oncology, Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Choo
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Lehman
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Herschorn
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Kapusta
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D018262:Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014523:Urethral Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis