Neurofibroma originating from a urachal mass.

TitleNeurofibroma originating from a urachal mass.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2020
AuthorsBasourakos SP, Kasabwala K, Silich R, Mosquera JMiguel, Choi B
JournalCan J Urol
Volume27
Issue5
Pagination10407-10410
Date Published2020 10
ISSN1195-9479
KeywordsHumans, 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 JournalCan J Urol
PubMed ID33049195
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