Complete pathologic response of bulbar urethral squamous cell carcinoma in situ to topical 5-fluorouracil with urethral milking

Can J Urol. 2022 Apr;29(2):11119-11122.

Abstract

Primary urethral carcinoma is a rare oncologic condition with limited data to support organ-sparing therapies. Herein, we present a case of primary urethral squamous cell carcinoma in situ of the bulbar urethra treated with intraurethral 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) who exhibited a complete pathologic response observed at the time of dismembered urethroplasty. The clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment course of our case are reviewed. These data may support the use of intraurethral 5-FU for similar cases in the future.

Keywords: primary urethral carcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma; urethra; urethroplasty.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell* / drug therapy
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell* / surgery
  • Female
  • Fluorouracil / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Urethra / surgery
  • Urethral Stricture* / surgery
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male

Substances

  • Fluorouracil