Urethral diverticular carcinoma

Abstract

Background. Urethral diverticular carcinoma is an unusual finding in urologic lesion commonly found in female patients. Methods. This report presents 6 new cases and reviews the other 53 cases in the English literature. Results. Adenocarcinoma occurs more frequently than transitional and squamous cell cancers combined. Conclusion. The prognosis of the former is more favorable. In general, radical therapy is recommended. However, in some instances of localized disease, and with careful follow‐up, more conservative approach might be attempted. Cancer 1992; 70:665–670.

Female Urethral Diverticulum Carcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review

“…According to the National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database, adenocarcinomas account for 33% of female urethral diverticulum cancers, with the 2 other pathologic types, squamous cell carcinoma, and transitional (urothelial) cell carcinoma, accounting for 35% and 33%, respectively [2]. However, a previous study reported that most tumors occurring in the diverticulum of the female urethra are adenocarcinomas, such as in the present case [3]. …”

Urinary retention caused by adenocarcinoma arising in recurrent urethral diverticulum

“…Anterior exenteration with urinary diversion was used in the remaining reported cases and showed more promising results, with 87% of these patients being disease-free at 6 months to 2 years [8,9,10].…”

Squamous cell carcinoma in a male urethral diverticulum

“…There are several reported cases of congenital male urethral diverticulum. Urethral diverticular carcinoma is rare, accounting for only 5% of all urethral carcinomas [2]. It was first reported by Hamilton in 1951 [3] and ≈ 100 cases, all in females, have been reported in English publications.…”