Clear cell adenocarcinoma in a female urethral diverticulum

Scand J Urol Nephrol. 2000 Apr;34(2):136-8. doi: 10.1080/003655900750016779.

Abstract

The incidence of a neoplasm within the female urethral diverticulum is rare. Clear cell adenocarcinoma, which is the most common neoplasm, arises from the metaplasia of surface transitional epithelium and the paraurethral ducts. These tumors are usually diagnosed at a late stage, which worsens their prognosis. The treatment of choice is surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / complications*
  • Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / diagnosis
  • Aged
  • Diverticulum / complications*
  • Diverticulum / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Urethral Diseases / complications*
  • Urethral Diseases / diagnosis
  • Urethral Neoplasms / complications*
  • Urethral Neoplasms / diagnosis