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Urachal adenocarcinoma: a case report and literature review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Urachal carcinoma is a rare malignant epithelial neoplasm with an estimated incidence of one in 5 million people. Due to the rarity of these cases, no universally accepted staging system or standardized surgical and oncological treatment protocols currently exist. En bloc surgical resection of the umbilicus, urachal ligament, and involved portion of the bladder remains the preferred treatment. The addition of adjuvant chemotherapy may be considered in the setting of metastatic disease. Here, we present a case of urachal adenocarcinoma in a 67-year-old male who initially presented with purulent umbilical drainage.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf973

Authors: Konstantina Kostara, Lane Palmisano, Pasha Shenasan, Abraham El Sedfy, Derick Christian

Institutions: St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, St. George's University

Language: English

Topic: Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000