Squamous cell carcinoma of the urachus producing granulocyte colony-stimulating factor

Urology. 2009 Feb;73(2):442.e5-7. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2008.03.009. Epub 2008 May 2.

Abstract

Urachal carcinoma is a rare cancer. This is the first report of a case of squamous cell carcinoma of the urachus producing granulocyte colony-stimulating factor. The patient underwent partial cystectomy with urachal remnant resection and pelvic lymphadenectomy. No evidence of tumor recurrence or metastasis was found at 17 months after surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / metabolism*
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / biosynthesis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Urachus*

Substances

  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor