Anterior Urethrectomy for Primary Carcinoma of the Female Urethra Mimicking a Urethral Caruncle.
- Author:
Ji Sung SHIM
1
;
Mi Mi OH
;
Jeong Gu LEE
;
Jae Hyun BAE
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. urobae@genetherapy.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Female;
Urethral neoplasms;
Surgery
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Dyspareunia;
Dysuria;
Female*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Urethra*;
Urethral Neoplasms
- From:International Neurourology Journal
2013;17(4):197-199
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Here we report a case of primary carcinoma of the female urethra. A 52-year-old woman presented with a palpable urethral mass associated with intermittent pain that she first experienced a few months prior. Clinical examination showed a urethral mass that appeared to be a caruncle; therefore, simple carunclectomy was performed. However, on histological examination, the mass was revealed to be a squamous cell carcinoma; therefore, anterior urethrectomy was performed. During a 4-year follow-up period, the patient has been well with no dysuria, dyspareunia, or incontinence.
