Primary ureteral adenocarcinoma in a patient with previous gastric adenocarcinoma: a rare nonmetastatic case
Reza Kazemi
Abstract:Upper urinary tract adenocarcinoma is a rare malignancy with a challenging diagnosis and limited treatment options. This paper presents a rare case of primary ureteral adenocarcinoma, an exceptionally uncommon malignancy typically associated with genitourinary or extra-genitourinary tumors. The 53-year-old patient, with a history of gastric adenocarcinoma and prior chemotherapy, developed left flank pain. Imaging revealed a tumor in the distal ureter, leading to a left radical nephroureterectomy. Histopatholog… Show more
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