An unusual malignancy in a young female; urachal adenocarcinoma.
Urachal Adenocarcinoma is a rare tumour that predominantly affects men between the ages of 50-60; it presents late and is therefore associated with a poor prognosis. We discuss the presentation, investigation, treatment and prognosis of this uncommon tumour.
Boddie
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Department of Surgery, University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZB.
Couper
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Koruth
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D035583:Rare Diseases; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014496:Urachal Cyst / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods