Urachal Mucinous Tumor of Uncertain Malignant Potential: A Case Report
Korean Journal of Pathology
;
: 83-86, 2012.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-101114
ABSTRACT
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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Main subject:
Urachus
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Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
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Cystadenoma, Mucinous
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Mucins
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Pathology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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