Urachal Mucinous Tumor of Uncertain Malignant Potential: A Case Report
Urachal Mucinous Tumor of Uncertain Malignant Potential: A Case Report
- 주제(키워드) Urachus , Mucinous cystadenoma
- 발행기관 대한병리학회
- 발행년도 2012
- 총서유형 Journal
- UCI G704-000333.2012.46.1.018
- KCI ID ART001634221
- 본문언어 영어
초록/요약
Urachal mucinous tumor of uncertain malignant potential is very rare and is characterized by a multilocular cyst showing the proliferation of atypical mucin-secreting cells without stromal invasion. As in ovarian and appendiceal borderline tumors, it represents a transitional stage of mucinous carcinogenesis in the urachus. In addition, this tumor may recur locally and develop into pseudomyxoma peritonei. Due to its scarcity and diagnostic challenges, we report a mucinous tumor of uncertain malignant potential arising in the urachus.
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