Male urethral diverticulum squamous cell carcinoma containing a calculus: a rare entity

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2022 Jan;104(1):e6-e8. doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0036. Epub 2021 Nov 3.

Abstract

Male urethral diverticula with calculi have a low incidence. It is extremely rare when the diverticulum accompanied with carcinoma. We report a case of diverticulum of the male urethra containing giant calculi which developed into squamous cell carcinoma. The patient initially presented with lower urinary tract symptoms and a hard, painless perineal mass. We believe that the process of diagnosis and treatment is of great significance in clinical practice.

Keywords: Calculus; Squamous cell carcinoma; Urethral diverticulum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Diverticulum / pathology*
  • Diverticulum / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Urethral Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Urethral Neoplasms / surgery
  • Urinary Calculi / pathology*
  • Urinary Calculi / surgery