Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-3 | Issue-10 | 1123-1127
Case Report
Atypical Evolution of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Male Urethra: A Rare Case Report
Sinaa Mohamed, Hajji Fouad, Bouzid Balla, Abdelghani Amani, Ftouhi Mohamed, Albouzidi Abderrahmane
Published : Oct. 30, 2017
Abstract
Squamous cell carcinoma of the male urethra is an exceptional tumor. All types tumors of the urethra representing less than 1% of urinary tract tumors. The prognosis remains unfavorable. We report the ninth case observed which manifested by a transtumoral spontaneous breaking of squamous cell carcinoma of the urethra in a patient aged 58 years-old. He was treated by external irradiation associated with chemotherapy, and died after progression of the disease. The spontaneous breaking of tumor of the urethra is an exceptional discovery testifying to a local evolution unfavorable, making these tumors difficult to operate. However, current hope lies in therapeutic protocols combining radio-chemotherapy.