Gutiérrez GF, Nerubay TR, Martín Del Campo MS, Manzanilla GH, Castellanos LJ, Ticona GA, Torres MR

Language: Spanish
References: 6
Page: 122-128
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ABSTRACT

We present three cases of urachal carcinoma with different clinical signs. The aim of this article is to show classical images of the disease and a brief review of the literature. The accepted treatment is the complete resection of the tumor and chemotherapy offers poor results and bad prognosis.

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