Urachal carcinoma: key points for the general surgeon.
Urachal carcinoma is a rare neoplasm with the majority of cases reported in the urologic literature. Because of its presentation as an intra-abdominal mass with involvement of adjacent structures the general surgeon may be consulted early in the diagnostic evaluation. One should be aware of this entity as early recognition and appropriate surgery provides the best opportunity for long-term survival. Herein we describe a typical case, appropriate evaluation, and review of the literature.
Cothren
Clay
C
Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver 80262, USA.
Ferucci
Paul
P
Harken
Alden H
AH
Veve
Robert
R
Finlayson
Christina A
CA
Johnson
Jeffrey L
JL
D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D014472:Umbilicus; D014497:Urachus; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology