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Urachal Adenocarcinoma Recurrence: A Case Report and Natural History of a Rare Disease
Himangsu Sarma1, Hariharan Ramesh1, Mahesh S Iyer1, Betcy Mary Babu2
Departments of 1Surgical Gastroenterology and 2Pathology, Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India 682040.
Corresponding Author:
Dr Himangsu Sarma
Email: himangsu59@gmail.com
Received: 02-SEP-2025 Accepted: 09-DEC-2025 Published Online: 05-FEB-2026
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2026.0003
Abstract
Background: The urachus is an embryological remnant of the urogenital sinus and allantois. Urachal carcinoma is a rare, aggressive malignancy with limited literature, often diagnosed late and associated with poor prognosis and high recurrence and metastatic potential. Case Presentation: We report a 58-year-old woman who presented with gross hematuria and lower urinary tract symptoms. Imaging showed a solid-cystic mass at the dome of the urinary bladder. Cystoscopic biopsy confirmed mucinous adenocarcinoma of urachal origin. She underwent tumor resection with partial cystectomy. After three years, she developed recurrence and was managed with re-resection and multiple cycles of chemotherapy, with suboptimal response. Conclusion: This case highlights the aggressive natural history of urachal adenocarcinoma, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis, complete surgical resection, vigilant follow-up, and the limited efficacy of chemotherapy in recurrent disease.
Keywords : Carcinoma, Chemotherapy, Recurrence, Resection, Urachus.
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