Primary transitional cell carcinoma of the anterior urethra: a rare presentation.

Abstract

A 72 year old Caucasian male presented with symptoms and signs of littritis. There was nA response to a two week course of doxycycline. Cysto-urethroscopy revealed a transitional cell carcinoma of the anterior urethra. As

<p>Primary Urothelium Carcinoma of the Distal Urethra in a Male: Case Report and Literature Review</p>

“…2 In the present case, UC in the distal urethra is extremely rare, as it is SCC that commonly occurs in this region, and this is the second report describing UC with squamous differentiation in the distal urethra. 3 It is well recognized that tobacco smoking is a risk factor of UC of both bladder and upper tract, while carcinogenesis of upper urinary tract is also associated with occupational exposure to aromatic amines (benzidine and β-naphtylanine included) and ingestion of aristolochic acid in certain Chinese herbs. 4 Nevertheless, risk factors for primary urethral UC are not clearly indicated.…”

Primary urethral transitional cell carcinoma with scrotal metastases

“…Treatment of the primary includes radical cytourethrectomy with inguino-pelvic block dissection, with or without adjunctive radiotherapy (4). If the patient is unsuitable for radical surgery endoscopic resection with palliative radiotherapy is an acceptable alternative.…”