A case of amyloid of the urethra and review of this rare diagnosis, its natural history and management, with reference to the literature.
Primary localized genitourinary amyloid deposition is a rare disease that can be confused with cancer. Amyloid tumours of the urethra are exceptionally rare, with only 40 cases having been reported in the literature since 1909. A case is presented herein, with a full review of the presenting features, coexisting conditions and pathology and recommendations for treatment, based on the findings in previously reported cases.
Crook
Tim J
TJ
Department of Urology, Southampton University Hospital, Southampton, UK. timjcrook@hotmail.com
Koslowski
Matthias
M
Dyer
Jon P
JP
Bass
Paul
P
Birch
Brian R
BR
D000328:Adult; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy