Korean J Urol.  1989 Apr;30(2):270-273.

A Case of Primary Adenocarcinoma of the Female Urethra

• Choi DS
• Yun JS
• Ahn MS

Abstract

We report a case of primary adenocarcinoma of the urethra in 62 years old female. Primary carcinoma of the female urethra is an uncommon malignancy that accounts for less than 0.02 per cent of all cancers occurring in women. Adenocarcinoma is rare in the literature. Whereas squamous cell carcinoma and transitional cell carcinoma, which comprise the majority of urethral malignancies, arise form the squamous or epithelial cells lining the urethra, adenocarcinoma arises form the periurethral glands.

Keyword

adenocarcinoma; urethra

MeSH Terms

Adenocarcinoma*
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
Carcinoma, Transitional Cell
Epithelial Cells
Female*
Humans
Middle Aged
Urethra*