Primary carcinoma of the female urethra

Journal Article · Sat Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · South. Med. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198011000-00005· OSTI ID:5942051

Elkon, D; Kim, J A; Huddleston, A L; Constable, W C

A retrospective review of women with carcinoma of the urethra is reported. Twelve patients treated between 1947 and 1978 have been characterized as to presenting features, therapy, and prognosis. Localized tumors of the distal urethra have been effectively controlled by using interstitial implantation of radioactive sources. Patients with tumor involving the entire urethra have a poor prognosis, and four of five patients died within the first year after therapy.

• OSTI ID: 5942051
• Journal Information: South. Med. J.; (United States), Journal Name: South. Med. J.; (United States) Vol. 73:11; ISSN SMJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ALKALINE EARTH ISOTOPES
ANIMALS
BODY
CARCINOMAS
DISEASES
EVALUATION
FEMALES
GOLD ISOTOPES
IMPLANTS
ISOTOPES
MAMMALS
MAN
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PRIMATES
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RADIATION SOURCES
RADIOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY
RADIUM ISOTOPES
THERAPY
URINARY TRACT
VERTEBRATES
WOMEN