Current Management of Urachal Carcinoma: An Evidence-based Guide for Clinical Practice

Autor: Davide Loizzo, Savio D. Pandolfo, Fabio Crocerossa, Georgi Guruli, Matteo Ferro, Asit K. Paul, Ciro Imbimbo, Giuseppe Lucarelli, Pasquale Ditonno, Riccardo Autorino
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: European Urology Open Science, Vol 39, Iss , Pp 1-6 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2666-1683
DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2022.02.009
Popis: Urachal carcinoma is a rare urological disease. The shortage of data about diagnosis and surgical treatment in literature makes it hard for clinicians to make a decision. Indeed, urachal carcinoma is an aggressive disease that requires prompt staging and treatment to ensure the best outcome for patients. We reviewed the last evidence about the management of urachal carcinoma to provide an easy-to-use guide for clinical practice. Patient summary: Urachal carcinoma is a rare malignancy. The literature on this challenging disease remains limited. Herein, we provide a practical guide for its management from diagnosis to treatment, which in most cases requires surgical intervention or chemotherapy.
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