title: Primary clear-cell adenocarcinoma of the proximal female urethra: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Primary carcinoma of the female urethra is a rare entity. Adenocarcinomas account for only 10% of cases. Clear cell adenocarcinoma (CCA) of the urethra is more common among women than men.1 We report a case of primary CCA of the urethra and review the literature concerning the histogenesis, management, and outcome of this uncommon tumor.
authors.affiliation: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA. jmiller5@siumed.com
authors.forename: Joe
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: R Jeffrey
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Karnes
mesh_terms: D018262:Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014523:Urethral Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery