Abstract

SOTO DELGADO, M. et al. AB mucinous adenocarcinoma of the urachus and peritoneal pseudomyxoma. Actas Urol Esp [online]. 2006, vol.30, n.2, pp.222-226. ISSN 0210-4806.

The adenocarcinoma of the urachus is very rare tumor, with an incidence of 1/5.000.000 inhabitants, represents less than 0,001 of all types of bladder cancer. Peritoneal pseudomixoma is a rare neoplasm characterized by mucinous acites that involvement the peritoneal surface and omentum. Usually is associated with benign o malignant mucinous tumor of the appendix or ovary. In this paper, we present a case of peritoneal pseudomixoma caused by a mucinous adenocarcinoma of the urachus.

Keywords : Mucinous Adenocarcinoma; Urachus; Peritoneal Pseudomixoma.

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