Open AccessClear cell adenocarcinoma of the male urethral tract
Author(s) -
Jatin Gandhi,
Anuj Khurana,
Apoorvi Tewari,
Anurag Mehta
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
indian journal of pathology and microbiology/indian journal of pathology and microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.217
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5130
pISSN - 0377-4929
DOI - 10.4103/0377-4929.97895
Subject(s) - clear cell adenocarcinoma , mesonephric duct , urethra , cytoplasm , adenocarcinoma , pathology , clear cell , anatomy , cell , medicine , biology , urology , carcinoma , kidney , microbiology and biotechnology , cancer , genetics
We present a rare case of clear cell adenocarcinoma of the male bulbomembranous urethra. Mostly these tumors have been described in the female urethral tract with its possible origin from mullerian remnants, wolffian remnants or paraurethral glands. Histologically, these tumors have typically tubulocystic pattern comprising of hobnailed cells with clear glycogenated cytoplasm along with well-defined cytoplasmic membranes. This case is being presented due to its rarity, aggressive behavior and to discuss, trauma as its possible etiological factor.