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Urachal carcinoma: imaging findings
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Urachal carcinoma is a rare neoplasm, which accounts for only 0.5–2% of bladder malignancies, and arises
from a remnant of the fetal genitourinary tract. A 46-year-old woman presented with a history of pelvic
pain and frequent daytime urination. Ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance
(MR) demonstrated a supravesical heterogeneous mass with calcifications. The patient underwent a
partial cystectomy with en-bloc resection of the mass and histopathological examination revealed the
diagnosis of urachal adenocarcinoma. Urachal carcinomas are usually associated with poor prognosis
and early diagnosis is fundamental. CT and MR are useful to correctly diagnose and preoperatively staging.
Descrição
Palavras-chave
Urinary CT MR imaging Ultrasound Bladder Neoplasms – primary
Contexto Educativo
Citação
Vanessa Monteiro; Teresa Margarida Cunha. Urachal carcinoma: imaging findings, Acta Radiologica Short Reports, 1, 1, 4-4, 2012.