Urethral cancer

Urethral carcinoma is a rare tumor with predominantly poor survival. Both the disease and its treatment can affect both sexual and urinary function. The natural history of urethral carcinoma varies, therefore the appropriate application of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy remain unknown. Managem...

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Published inHematology/oncology clinics of North America Vol. 26; no. 6; p. 1291
Main Authors Grivas, Petros D, Davenport, Matthew, Montie, James E, Kunju, L Priya, Feng, Felix, Weizer, Alon Z
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2012
Subjects
Female
Humans
Male
Urethral Neoplasms - diagnosis
Urethral Neoplasms - epidemiology
Urethral Neoplasms - therapy
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Summary:Urethral carcinoma is a rare tumor with predominantly poor survival. Both the disease and its treatment can affect both sexual and urinary function. The natural history of urethral carcinoma varies, therefore the appropriate application of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy remain unknown. Management of this disease remains driven by individual clinician experience and data derived from small case series. This article discusses the histology and anatomy of the male and female urethra, as well as their natural history. In addition, the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and future directions of management of cancer arising in the urethra are addressed.
ISSN:1558-1977
DOI:10.1016/j.hoc.2012.08.006