Adenocarcinoma arising in female urethral diverticulum

Journal Article · Thu Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0090-4295(83)80009-0· OSTI ID:7133370

Patanaphan, V; Prempree, T; Sewchand, W; Hafiz, M A; Jaiwatana, J

Cancer arising from a female urethral diverticulum is rare, and because of its rarity, a review of the medical literature reveals significant nonuniformity in its management. We report an additional 2 cases of this disease, one of which has an even rarer feature of being mucin-producing. The management of our 2 cases is presented in detail and in line with the management of female urethral cancer. From our extensive literature search, diverticulectomy alone showed poor results with the highest rate of recurrence (67%). Extensive surgery, either in the form of cystourethrectomy or anterior exenteration, offered results comparable with those of combined therapy (diverticulectomy and full course of irradiation for early cases; preoperative irradiation followed by cystourethrectomy for late cases). Individualization of radiation treatment and cooperative effort between urologist and radiation oncologist are essential if best results are to be achieved.

• OSTI ID: 7133370
• Journal Information: Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (United States), Journal Name: Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (United States) Vol. 22:3; ISSN URGYA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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