title: [Malignant degeneration in a urethral diverticulum: an uncommon complication in a common condition].
abstract: Acquired urethral diverticula are relatively common in women. They are usually asymptomatic but they can lead to complications; infection and stones are the most common complications. Malignant degeneration with the development of a malignant tumor in the diverticulum is a rare complication that must be taken into account. Few cases of malignant tumors in urethral diverticula have been reported. We present the case of a woman diagnosed with a malignant tumor in a urethral diverticulum. We review the imaging findings for urethral diverticula and the complications that can arise in this condition.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, Madrid, España. elesalrx@gmail.com
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Salvador Álvarez
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Alvarez Moreno
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jiménez de la Peña
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Recio Rodríguez
mesh_terms: D002288:Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / Q000209:etiology*; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D014523:Urethral Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*