Clear cell adenocarcinoma of the male urethra: a case report

Autor: Sikiru A. Adebayo, Ijeoma N. C. Chibuzo, Augustine O. Takure, Marcus O. Ifeh, Adewunmi O. Adeoye, Sebastian A. Omenai, Olayiwola B. Shittu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: African Journal of Urology, Vol 28, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1110-5704
1961-9987
DOI: 10.1186/s12301-022-00296-5
Popis: Abstract Background Primary urethral cancer in males is rare. Clear cell adenocarcinoma is more rare. We report a case in an African male suspected to have a urethral stricture. Case presentation A 66-year-old man presented in with preceding intermittent haematuria and acute urinary retention. Failed attempts at catheterisation necessitating a suprapubic catheter insertion raised the suspicion of a urethral stricture. Multiple irregular urethral filling defects were seen on a retrograde urethrogram. Urethroscopy revealed obstructing urethral masses. Histology reported clear cell adenocarcinoma. Conclusion Primary urethral cancer should be entertained as a differential diagnosis of a urethral stricture in a patient with haematuria, difficult urethral catheterisation and ambiguous urethrogram findings. Cystoscopy and biopsy are essential in the investigative work-up to make the distinction.
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