Primary diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma of the female urethra: A case report
IntroductionPrimary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) of the female urethra is a highly uncommon malignancy.Case reportA 78-year-old woman presents with urethrorrhagia and dysuria. Clinical examination revealed a protruding mass at the urethral meatus, accompanied by bilateral inguinal adenopath...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Urology case reports 2023, Vol.51, p.102594-102594 |
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Zusammenfassung: | IntroductionPrimary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) of the female urethra is a highly uncommon malignancy.Case reportA 78-year-old woman presents with urethrorrhagia and dysuria. Clinical examination revealed a protruding mass at the urethral meatus, accompanied by bilateral inguinal adenopathies. Imaging studies confirmed the presence of a 2.2 cm mass and widespread adenopathies. Treatment involved surgical removal and adjuvant systemic chemotherapy with a favorable six-month follow-up outcome.ConclusionOur case report aims to raise awareness of this rare disease. Early diagnosis and treatment may improve the patient survival. |
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ISSN: | 2214-4420 2214-4420 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102594 |