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Urachal Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report with Key Imaging Findings and Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation.
Willian Schmitt1, Marta Baptista1, Marco Ferreira2
1Department of Radiology, Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal.
Case Reports in Radiology
|April 24, 2018
Summary
Urachal adenocarcinoma is a rare cancer that can mimic other abdominal diseases. This case highlights its clinical and imaging features for accurate diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Urachal pathologies are uncommon and often present with symptoms mimicking other abdominal or pelvic conditions.
- Accurate diagnosis relies on evaluating lesion characteristics, imaging results, patient data, and clinical context.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old male presented with unexplained weight loss.
- Imaging and subsequent pathological analysis revealed locally invasive urachal adenocarcinoma.
Findings:
- Urachal adenocarcinoma can present insidiously with non-specific symptoms like weight loss.
- Characteristic imaging findings, correlated with pathology, are crucial for diagnosis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering urachal adenocarcinoma in the differential diagnosis of abdominal masses.
- Understanding the radiologic-pathologic correlation aids in timely and accurate diagnosis of this rare malignancy.
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