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[Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the urachus and peritoneal pseudomyxoma]

Authors :
M, Soto Delgado
G, Pedrero Márquez
C, Varo Solís
F O, Rodríguez-Rubio Cortadellas
C, Sánchez Bernal
D, González Moreno
Source :
Actas urologicas espanolas. 30(2)
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The adenocarcinoma of the urachus is very rare tumor, with an incidence of 1/5.000.000 inhabitants, represents less than 0.001 of all types of bladder cancer. Peritoneal pseudomixoma is a rare neoplasm characterized by mucinous acites that involvement the peritoneal surface and omentum. Usually is associated with benign o malignant mucinous tumor of the appendix or ovary. In this paper, we present a case of peritoneal pseudomixoma caused by a mucinous adenocarcinoma of the urachus.

Details

ISSN :
02104806
Volume :
30
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Actas urologicas espanolas
Accession number :
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