Clear cell adenocarcinoma in a female urethral diverticulum.
Primary urethral carcinoma is an uncommon diagnosis, and carcinomas arising from within a urethral diverticulum are rare. Because of the limited number of diagnosed cases, optimal treatment guidelines are not available. However, patients require an aggressive treatment approach to provide the best chance for cure.
Davis
Robert
R
Department of Surgery, Urology Service, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, USA
Peterson
Andrew C
AC
Lance
Raymond
R
D018262:Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016190:Carboplatin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D005260:Female; D005472:Fluorouracil; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017239:Paclitaxel / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010385:Pelvic Exenteration; D011859:Radiography; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D014523:Urethral Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*
D016190:Carboplatin; D017239:Paclitaxel; D005472:Fluorouracil