Urachal neoplasia: a case report
Célio Lúcio Palha da Cruz1, Gabriel Lacerda Fernandes1, Marcelo Ricardo Canuto Natal2
1MDs, Residents of Radiology and Imaging Diagnosis, Hospital de Base do Distrito Federal (HBDF), Brasília, DF, Brazil.
Radiologia Brasileira
|March 6, 2015
Summary
Urachal remnant diseases are rare, often presenting as mucinous adenocarcinomas with hematuria. This case highlights a 62-year-old female with a three-year history of macroscopic hematuria, detailing diagnostic imaging findings.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Diseases of urachal remnants are uncommon pathologies.
- These conditions typically manifest at the urachal remnant-bladder dome junction.
- Mucinous adenocarcinomas are the most frequent malignancy in this location.
Observation:
- A 62-year-old female patient presented with a three-year history of macroscopic hematuria.
- The patient was undergoing follow-up for persistent hematuria.
- Diagnostic imaging included ultrasonography and computed tomography.
Findings:
- The abstract does not specify the exact findings from ultrasonography and computed tomography.
- However, the clinical presentation suggests a potential urachal remnant malignancy.
Implications:
- Early detection and diagnosis of urachal remnant diseases are crucial.
- Imaging modalities like ultrasonography and CT play a vital role in diagnosis.
- Understanding the clinical presentation aids in timely intervention for rare urachal pathologies.
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