Title | Neurofibroma originating from a urachal mass. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Basourakos SP, Kasabwala K, Silich R, Mosquera JMiguel, Choi B |
Journal | Can J Urol |
Volume | 27 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 10407-10410 |
Date Published | 2020 10 |
ISSN | 1195-9479 |
Keywords | Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Neurofibroma, Urachus |
Abstract | Urachal anomalies are rare in the adult population and when diagnosed, are typically malignant. Herein, we report a case of a 61-year-old male who underwent an excision of a urachal mass for a presumed malignancy. Pathologic evaluation demonstrated a neurofibroma. Neurofibromas are benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors that mostly appear as localized skin tumors and rarely involve the genitourinary system. Neoplastic transformation of neurofibromas is rare but not unheard. To our knowledge, this is the first description of a neurofibroma originating from the urachus. |
Alternate Journal | Can J Urol |
PubMed ID | 33049195 |
Related Faculty:
Juan Miguel Mosquera, M.D.