[Mucous adenocarcinoma of the urinary bladder (urachal carcinoma) (author's transl)].

Abstract

A report is presented of 5 cases of urachal carcinomas (3 women and 2 men). The mucous adenocarcinomas were located on the apex of the urinary bladder. In 3 cases partial cystectomy and in 2 cases a subtotal cystectomy were performed. Two patients were treated with cytostatics postoperatively. The prognosis of urachal carcinomas is poor. 3 patients had metastases to the bones, cerebrum and peritoneum. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are discussed.

• Authors: B Helpap, G Wegner
• Journal: Der Urologe. Ausg. A (Urologe A) Vol. 19 Issue 2 Pg. 100-3 (Mar 1980) ISSN: 0340-2592 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Das Adenocarcinom der Harnblase mit Schleimbildung (Urachales Carcinom).
• PMID: 6250266 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous (pathology, surgery)
• Adult
• Aged
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Neoplasm Metastasis
• Urachus (pathology)
• Urinary Bladder Neoplasms (pathology, surgery)