1/5. Carcinoma in diverticulum of female urethra.A case of female urethral diverticulum is reported by the authors. It is a rare disease and about 31 cases have previously been described. An analysis is made in relation to the diverticulum of the urethra and to female urethral carcinoma. Emphasis is given on the semiology and the recently acquired diagnostic procedures, as these have led to an increased number of recognized cases. In the case presented, an extended resection and a definitive urinary derivation was performed, together with chemo- and radiotherapy. A follow-up of 2.5 years showed no signs of recurrence or metastases.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = rare disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/5. Clear cell adenocarcinoma of the male urethra.We present a rare case of clear cell adenocarcinoma of the male urethra. These tumors are usually presented with hematuria, obstructive voiding symptoms or urinary retention. Histologically, they display tubulocystic, tubular, papillary or diffuse patterns with clear and hobnail cells. The present case of this rare disease emphasizes the aggressive nature of urethral clear cell adenocarcinoma in males.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = rare disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/5. adenocarcinoma in a female urethral diverticulum.Carcinoma occurring within a diverticulum of the female urethra is an exceedingly rare disease for which the treatment is ill-defined. We present here the first reported case of this condition from australasia and review some of the recommendations for treatment.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = rare disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/5. Acute urethral obstruction due to condylomata acuminata.urethral obstruction is a rare disease in women, and even more uncommon is the occurrence of acute urethral obstruction due to condylomata. This case report describes the course of one such case, unique for its progressive clinical evolution, the primary involvement of the lower urinary tract in the absence of either an obvious primary site or a history of sexual intercourse for more than 15 years, and its successful treatment with cryotherapy.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = rare disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/5. Primary malignant melanoma of the male urethra.Primary malignant melanoma of the male urethra is a rare disease, with only 24 cases previously reported in the literature, including 1 black patient. We describe 2 additional patients with primary malignant melanoma of the urethra, one of whom was a black man. The literature is reviewed briefly and treatment recommendations are discussed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = rare disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |