Atypical carcinoid tumours of the lung: prognostic factors and patterns of recurrence.

BACKGROUND: Atypical carcinoids (AC) of the lung are rare intermediate-grade neuroendocrine neoplasms. Prognostic factors for these tumours are undefined. METHODS: Our cooperative group retrieved data on 127 patients operated between 1980 and 2009 because of an AC. Several clinical and pathological features were studied. RESULTS: In a univariable analysis, T-status (p=0.005), N-status (p=0.021), preoperative M-status (previously treated) (p=0.04), and distant recurrence developed during the outcome (p<0.001) presented statistically significant differences related to survival of these patients. In a multivariable analysis, only distant recurrence was demonstrated to be an independent risk factor for survival (p<0.001; HR: 13.1). During the monitoring, 25.2% of the patients presented some kind of recurrence. When we studied recurrence factors in a univariable manner, sublobar resections presented significant relationship with locoregional recurrence (p<0.001). In the case of distant recurrence, T and N status presented significant differences. Patients with preoperative M1 status presented higher frequencies of locoregional and distant recurrence (p=0.004 and p<0.001, respectively). In a multivariable analysis, sublobar resection was an independent prognostic factor to predict locoregional recurrence (p=0.002; HR: 18.1). CONCLUSIONS: Complete standard surgical resection with radical lymphadenectomy is essential for AC. Sublobar resections are related to locoregional recurrence, so they should be avoided except for carefully selected patients. Nodal status is an important prognostic factor to predict survival and recurrence. Distant recurrence is related to poor outcome.

[Prognostic implications of positive margins in radical prostatectomy specimens]. / Implicaciones pronósticas de los márgenes positivos de las piezas de prostatectomía radical.

UNLABELLED: To evaluate the histopathologic implication of positive margins of prostatectomy specimens in the biochemical recurrence. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study group consisted of 290 patients with clinically localized prostate cancer who were treated by radical retropubic prostatectomy. Patients with neoadjuvant hormonal therapy and positive lymph nodes were excluded. The mean age at the time of surgery was 63 years (range 47-73); 166 (57.2%) patients were T1c and 124 (42.8%) T2; the average time of folow-up was of 4 years (range 1-12). Positive surgical margins were defined as the presence of cancer cells at the surface inked of prostatectomy specimens. They were classified as: Margin for capsular incision (without extraprostatic extension evidence)/ margin for extraprostatic extension, margin with smooth rounded surface/margin with irregular surface, margin < or = 4 mm/margin > 4 mm, unifocal margin/multifocal margin. We define biochemical recurrence if the PSA exceeds 0.20 ng/ml in two consecutive determinations. RESULTS: The overall rate of positive margins was 65/290 (22.4%). The 5-year survival free of biochemical recurrence was as follows: Negative margins 71% vs positive margins 44% (p < 0.001); positive margins for capsular incision 84% vs positive margins for extraprostatic extension 33% (p < 0.01); positive margins with smooth rounded surface 58% vs positive margins with irregular surface 26% (p < 0.01); positive margins < or = 4 mm 57% vs positive margins > 4 mm 32% (p < 0.05); unifocal margins 53% vs multifocal margins 0% (p < 0.01). The multivariate analysis revealed that preoperative PSA, Gleason score and pathological classification were the best predictors of biochemical recurrence. CONCLUSIONS: Two groups are established of positive margin. The first group with high probability of biochemical recurrence: margin for extraprostatic. The second group with less probability of biochemical recurrence: margin for capsular incision, margin with smooth rounded surface, margin < or = 4 mm and unifocal margin.

Implicaciones pronósticas de los márgenes positivos de las piezas de prostatectomía radical / Prognostic implications of positive margins in radical prostatectomy specimens

Evaluar las implicaciones de los hallazgos histopatológicas de los márgenes positivos de las piezas de prostatectomía en la recidiva bioquímica. Material y métodos: Se analiza un grupo de 290 pacientes con cáncer de próstata clínicamente localizado que fueron tratados con prostatectomía radical retropúbica. Se desecharon todos los pacientes con tratamiento hormonal neoadyuvante y ganglios positivos. La media de edad en el momento de la cirugía era de 63 años (rango 47-73). 166 (57,2%) eran T1c y 129 (42,8%) T2. El tiempo medio de seguimiento fue de 4 años (rango 1-12). Se definió margen positivo como la presencia de células tumorales en contacto con la superficie tintada de la pieza quirúrgica. Fueron valorados desde diferentes puntos de vista: Margen por incisión capsular (sin evidencia de extensión extraprostática)/margen por extensión extraprostática, margen romo/margen espiculado, margen ≤4 mm/margen >4 mm, margen único/margen multifocal. Definimos recidiva bioquímica si el PSA supera 0,20 ng/ml en 2 determinaciones consecutivas. Resultados: El porcentaje global de márgenes positivos fue de 65/290 (22,4%). Las posibilidades de estar libres de recidiva a los 5 años son las siguientes: Márgenes negativos 71% vs márgenes positivos 44% (p4 mm 32% (p<0,05); márgenes únicos 53% vs márgenes multifocales 0% (p<0,01). El análisis multivariante demuestra que el PSA preoperatorio, el Gleason y el estadio anatomopatológico son los mejores predictores de recidivabioquímica. Conclusiones: Se establecen dos grupos de márgenes positivos. Un primer grupo con alta probabilidad de recidiva bioquímica: márgenes por extensión extraprostática, márgenes espiculados, márgenes de más de 4 mm y márgenes múltiples. Un segundo grupo con pronóstico más esperanzador en cuanto a la recidiva bioquímica: márgenes por incisión capsular, márgenes romos, márgenes ≤4 mm y márgenes únicos (AU)

To evaluate the histopathologic implication of positive margins of prostatectomy specimens in the biochemical recurrence. Matherial and methods: The study group consisted of 290 patients with clinically localized prostate cancer who were treated by radical retropubic prostatectomy. Patients with neoadjuvant hormonal therapy and positive lymph nodes were excluded. The mean age at the time of surgery was 63 years (range 47-73); 166 (57.2%) patients were T1c and 124 (42.8%) T2; the average time of folow-up was of 4 years (range 1-12). Positive surgical margins were defined as the presence of cancer cells at the surface inked of prostatectomy specimens. They were classified as: Margin for capsular incision (without extraprostatic extension evidence)/ margin for extraprostatic extension, margin with smooth rounded surface/margin with irregular surface, margin ≤4 mm/margin >4 mm, unifocal margin/multifocal margin. We define biochemical recurrence if the PSA exceeds 0.20 ng/ml in two consecutive determinations. Results: The overall rate of positive margins was 65/290 (22.4%). The 5-year survival free of biochemical recurrence was as follows: Negative margins 71% vs positive margins 44% (p4 mm 32% (p<0.05); unifocal margins 53% vs multifocal margins 0% (p<0.01). The multivariate analysis revealed that preoperative PSA, Gleason score and pathological classification were the best predictors of biochemical recurrence. Conclusions: Two groups are established of positive margin. The first group with high probability of biochemical recurrence: margin for extraprostatic. The second group with less probability of biochemical recurrence: margin for capsular incision, margin with smooth rounded surface, margin ≤4 mm and unifocal margin (AU)

Recidiva del cáncer de próstata después de la prostatectomía radical y radioterapia de rescate / Prostate cancer recurrence after radical prostatectomy and salvage radiotherapy

OBJETIVO: Evaluar la eficacia de la radioterapia en el lecho prostático en pacientes con cáncer de próstata y fracaso bioquímico después de la prostatectomía radical. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Analizamos los resultados de 292 pacientes a los que se le practicó prostatectomía radical por cáncer de próstata localizado T1-T2, entre enero de 1992 y junio de 2003, con un seguimiento medio de 36 meses (rango 6 meses a 12 años). Se detecta fracaso bioquímico (PSA > 0,20 ng/ml) en 75 (26%) pacientes. De los 75 pacientes con fracaso bioquímico, 9 (12%) se diagnosticó de recidiva local siguiendo los siguientes criterios: a) Primer PSA obtenido a las 6 semanas de la intervención 6 meses. c) Tiempo de duplicación del PSA > 6 meses. d) Velocidad de PSA después de la prostatectomía radical <0,75/ng/ml/año. e) Nivel de PSA después de la prostatectomía radical <2,5 ng/ml. Los 9 pacientes diagnosticados de recidiva local reciben una dosis media de 56,42 Gy en el lecho prostático. RESULTADOS: De los 9 pacientes diagnosticados de recidiva local, en 7 (77,7%) se obtuvo una respuesta completa durante un tiempo medio de seguimiento de 25 meses (6-30 meses). El tiempo entre la radioterapia y la respuesta, en los pacientes con respuesta completa, siempre fue inferior a los 3 meses. No se observaron efectos adversos importantes secundarios a la radioterapia. CONCLUSIONES: La radioterapia de rescate puede ser beneficiosa en un seleccionado grupo de pacientes con recidiva local. La cinética del PSA después de la prostatectomía radical es útil para distinguir las recidivas locales de las metástasis a distancia

OBJETIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of the radiotherapy to prostatic bed in patients with biochemical recurrence for prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We analyse the results of 292 patients underwent radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer T1-T2 between January 1992 and June 2003, with an average folow-up of 36 months (range 6 months to 12 years). We detect biochemical recurrence (PSA >0.20 ng/ml) in 75 (26%) patients. Of 75 patients with biochemical recurrence, 9 (12 %) was diagnosed of local recurrence by the following criteria: a) The first PSA obtained 6 weeks after radical prostatectomy 6 months. c) The prostate specific antigen doubling time >6 months. d) The prostate specific antigen velocity after radical prostatectomy <0.75 ng/ml/year. e) The prostate specific antigen level after radical prostatectomy <2.5 ng/ml. The 9 patients diagnosed of local recurrence received an average dose of 56.42 Gy in the prostate bed. RESULTS: Of all 9 patients with local recurrence, 7 (77.7%) has complete response with an average time of followup of 25 months (6-30 months). The time between the radiotherapy and the response, in patients with complete response, was lower than 3 months. Were not observed significant adverse effects associated to radiotherapy. CONCLUSIONS: The salvage radiotherapy may be beneficial in select patients with local recurrence. The characteristics of prostate specific antigen elevation are useful in distinguishing men with local recurrence from those with distant metastases

Utilidad de la expresión de Ki67 en las biopsias preoperatorias para predecir la recidiva bioquímica del cáncer de próstata después de la prostatectomía radical / The usefulness of Ki67 expression in the biopsy specimens, to predict the biochemical progresion of the prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy

OBJETIVO: Evaluar la utilidad de la expresión de Ki67 de las biopsias diagnósticas preoperatorias, para predecir la recidiva bioquímica del cáncer de próstata después de la prostatectomía radical. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Analizamos la expresión de Ki67 en las biopsias ecodirigidas de 103 pacientes a los que se les practicó prostatectomía radical. El tiempo medio de seguimiento es de 3,4 años (1,3-8,8 años). Correlacionamos la recidiva bioquímica con los factores pronósticos clásicos como el PSA (>10/=7/3%/3%/3%/10/=7/<7) y clasificación pT (pT3/pT0-2), para predecir la progresión bioquímica del cáncer de próstata después de la prostatectomía radical

OBJETIVE: To evaluate the usefulness of Ki67 expression in the biopsy specimens, to predict the biochemical progression of the prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We analyse the Ki67 expression in the biopsy specimens of 103 patients treated with radical prostatectomy. The mean follow up is 3.4 years (1.3-8.8 years). We correlate the biochemical progression with traditional prognostic factors as the PSA (>10/=7/3%/3%/3%/10/=7/<7) and pT ification (pT3/pT0-2), to predict the biochemical progression of the prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy

[The usefulness of Ki67 expression in the biopsy specimens, to predict the biochemical progresion of the prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy]. / Utilidad de la expresión de Ki67 en las biopsias preoperatorias para predecir la recidiva bioquímica del cáncer de próstata después de la prostatectomía radical.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the usefulness of Ki67 expression in the biopsy specimens, to predict the biochemical progression of the prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We analyse the Ki67 expression in the biopsy specimens of 103 patients treated with radical prostatectomy. The mean follow up is 3.4 years (1.3-8.8 years). We correlate the biochemical progression with traditional prognostic factors as the PSA (> 10/< or = 10), Gleason (> or = 7/< 7), pT classification (pT3/pTO-2) and immunohistochemical factor Ki67 (> 3%/< or = 3%). RESULTS: Of all 103 patients, in 71 (69%) biochemical progression was not detected and in 32 (31%) biochemical progression was detected. The mean of preoperative PSA is 10.07 ng/ml in the patients without progression and 20.90 ng/ml in the patients with biochemical progression (p=0.0001). The mean of Gleason score in 6.03 in the patients without progression and 6.75 in the patients with biochemical progression (p=0.0001). The percentage of Ki67 expression is 3.95% in the patients without progression and 5.05% in the patients with biochemical progression (p=0.030). The tumors pT0-2 progressed 12/67 (17.9%) and the tumors pT3 progressed 20/36 (55.6%) (p=0.0001). Multivariant regression analysis indicate that it does not exist a statistically significant relation between Ki67 (> 3%/< or = 3%) expression in the biopsy specimens and the biochemical progression of the prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy (p=0.204). CONCLUSIONS: The immunohistochemical factor Ki67 (> 3%/< or = 3%) in the biopsy specimens, is less effective than the classic factors, PSA (> 10/< or = 10), Gleason (> or = 7/< 7) and pT classification (pT3/pT0-2), to predict the biochemical progression of the prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy.

[Prostate cancer recurrence after radical prostatectomy and salvage radiotherapy]. / Recidiva del cáncer de próstata después de la prostatectomía radical y radioterapia de rescate.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of the radiotherapy to prostatic bed in patients with biochemical recurrence for prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We analyse the results of 292 patients underwent radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer T1-T2 between January 1992 and June 2003, with an average folow-up of 36 months (range 6 months to 12 years). We detect biochemical recurrence (PSA >0.20 ng/ml) in 75 (26%) patients. Of 75 patients with biochemical recurrence, 9 (12%) was diagnosed of local recurrence by the following criteria: a) The first PSA obtained 6 weeks after radical prostatectomy <0.20 ng/ml. b) The time to biochemical recurrence >6 months. c) The prostate specific antigen doubling time >6 months. d) The prostate specific antigen velocity after radical prostatectomy <0.75 ng/ml/year. e) The prostate specific antigen level after radical prostatectomy <2.5 ng/ml. The 9 patients diagnosed of local recurrence received an average dose of 56.42 Gy in the prostate bed. RESULTS: Of all 9 patients with local recurrence, 7 (77.7%) has complete response with an average time of follow-up of 25 months (6-30 months). The time between the radiotherapy and the response, in patients with complete response, was lower than 3 months. Were not observed significant adverse effects associated to radiotherapy. CONCLUSIONS: The salvage radiotherapy may be beneficial in select patients with local recurrence. The characteristics of prostate specific antigen elevation are useful in distinguishing men with local recurrence from those with distant metastases.

[Correlation of the anatomo-pathological staging of radical prostatectomy specimens with the amount of cancer in the preoperative sextant biopsy]. / Correlación del estadio anatomopatológico de la pieza de prostatectomía radical con la cantidad de cáncer en la biopsia sextante preoperatoria.

OBJECTIVE: We assess the value of the percent of cancer in needle cores of sextant biopsy for predicting the risk of extraprostatic extension at radical retropublic prostatectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We reviewed prostate needle biopsy findings in 97 patients with prostate cancer T1c-T2, who subsequently underwent radical retropubic prostatectomy. In each needle biopsy were assessed, number of cores positive, percent of cores positive, percent cancer in all cores, Gleason score, intraepithelial neoplasia, perineural invasion and vascular invasion. Initial PSA and preoperative clinical stage were incorporated with biopsy results into a univariate and multivariate model to determine the parameters most predictive of pathological stage. RESULTS: Of the 97 patients, 72 (74%) had organ confined cancer and 25 (26%) had extraprostatic extension. The average of cores positive for organ confined cancer was 4.2 (median 4) vs. 6.9 (median 6) for extraprostatic extension (p = 0.001), the percent of cores positive for organ confined cancer was 34.9% (median 28) vs. 53.8% (median 46) for extraprostatic extension (p = 0.013). The average of cancer in all cores in organ confined cancer was 13.6% (median 6) vs. 30.5% (median 30) for extraprostatic extension (p = 0.002). The mean Gleason score in needle cores was 5.9 (median 6) in organ confined cancer vs. 6.6 (median 7) in extraprostatic extension (p = 0.007). The average of intraepithelial neoplasia in needle cores was 3 (4%) in organ confined cancer vs. 1 (4%) in extraprostatic extension (p = 0.972). The perineural invasion of needle cores was 6 (8.3%) in confined cancer vs. 4 (16%) in extraprostatic extension (p = 0.355). Univariate analysis demonstrated that the risk of extraprostatic extension is predicted by the number of cores positive (p = 0.003), the percent of cores positive (p = 0.006), the percent of cancer in all cores (p = 0.001), the Gleason score (p = 0.002), the clinical stage (p = 0.019) and initial PSA (p = 0.032). Extraprostatic extension is not predicted by the intraepithelial neoplasia (p = 0.971), vascular invasion and perineural invasion (p = 0.285). Multivariate analysis showed that the percent of cancer in all cores is the strongest predictor of extraprostatic extension (p = 0.035). With a percent of cancer less than 3% in the biopsy specimen, the risk of extraprostatic extension is 11.5%. CONCLUSIONS: The amount of cancer on preoperative needle sextant biopsy is the strongest predictor of prostate stage, but it is slightly practical at the moment of admitting or to reject a patient for radical prostatectomy.

Correlación del estadio anatomopatológico de la pieza de prostatectomía radical con la cantidad de cáncer en la biopsia sextante preoperatoria / The pathological correlation of radical prostatectomy specimen with the quantification of the amount of cancer on preoperative needle sextant biopsy

OBJETIVO: Analizamos la utilidad que tiene la estimación del porcentaje de cáncer en la biopsia sextante para predecir el riesgo de extensión extraprostática en la pieza de prostatectomía radical retropúbica. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Revisamos los hallazgos en las biopsias preoperatorias de 97 pacientes con cáncer de próstata T1c-T2c a los que se le practicó prostatectomía radical retropúbica. En cada biopsia se evalúa el número de cilindros positivos, el porcentaje de cilindros positivos, el porcentaje de cáncer en todos los cilindros, el Gleason, la presencia de neoplasia intraepitelial, la invasión perineural y la invasión vascular. A los resultados de la biopsia se añade el PSA preoperatorio y el estadio clínico, para determinar que parámetros pueden determinar mejor el estadio anatomopatológico, con un análisis univariante y multivariante. RESULTADOS: De los 97 pacientes, 72 (74 por ciento) tenían cáncer organoconfinado y 25 (26 por ciento) presentaban extensión extraprostática del cáncer. El número medio de cilindros positivos en los cánceres organoconfinados fue de 4,2 (mediana 4) vs. 6,8 (mediana 6) para los cánceres con extensión extraprostática (p=0,001). El porcentaje medio de cilindros positivos en los cánceres organoconfinados fue de 34,9 por ciento (mediana 28) vs. 53,8 por ciento (mediana 46) para los cánceres con extensión extraprostática (p=0,013). El porcentaje medio de cáncer en todo el material de la biopsia del cáncer organoconfinado fue de 13,6 por ciento (mediana 6) vs. 30,5 por ciento (mediana 30) para los cánceres con extensión extraprostática (p=0,002). Los valores medios de la puntuación de Gleason eran de 5,9 (mediana 6) en las biopsias de los cánceres organoconfinados vs. 6,6 (mediana 7) en los que presentaban extensión extraprostática (p=0,007). Se observó neoplasia intraepitelial en 3 (4 por ciento) de los cánceres organoconfinados vs. 1 (4 por ciento) de los cánceres con extensión extraprostática (p=0,972). Se encontró invasión perineural en 6 (8,3 por ciento) de las biopsias de los cánceres organoconfinados vs. 4 (16 por ciento) de los cánceres con invasión extraprostática (p=0,355). El análisis univariante demuestra que el riesgo de extensión extraprostática está en relación con el número de cilindros positivos (p=0,003), porcentaje de cilindros positivos (p=0,006), el porcentaje de cáncer en toda la biopsia (p=0,001), el Gleason (p=0,002), el estadio clínico (p=0,019) y el PSA preoperatorio (p=0,032). La presencia de neoplasia intraepitelial (p=0,971), infiltración vascular o infiltración perineural (p=0,285), no predice la extensión extraprostática. En el análisis multivariante se demuestra que el porcentaje de cáncer en el material de la biopsia es la variable que mejor predice la extensión extraprostática del cáncer (p=0,035). Con un porcentaje de cáncer inferior al 3 por ciento en la biopsia, la probabilidad de extensión extraprostática es solamente del 11,5 por ciento. CONCLUSIONES: El porcentaje de cáncer en la biopsia sextante preoperatoria es la variable que mejor predice el estadio del cáncer de próstata, pero es poco práctica a la hora de admitir o desechar un paciente para prostatectomía radical (AU)

OBJETIVE: We assess the value of the percent of cancer in needle cores of sextant biopsy for predicting the risk of extraprostatic extension at radical retropubic prostatectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We reviewed prostate needle biopsy findings in 97 patients with prostate cancer T1c-T2, who subsequently underwent radical retropubic prostatectomy. In each needle biopsy were assessed, number of cores positive, percent of cores positive, percent cancer in all cores, Gleason score, intraepithelial neoplasia, perineural invasion and vascular invasion. Initial PSA and preoperative clinical stage were incorporated with biopsy results into a univariate and multivariate model to determine the parameters most predictive of pathological stage. RESULTS: Of the 97 patients, 72 (74%) had organ confined cancer and 25 (26%) had extraprostatic extension. The average of cores positive for organ confined cancer was 4.2 (median 4) vs. 6.9 (median 6) for extraprostatic extension (p=0.001), the percent of cores positive for organ confined cancer was 34.9% (median 28) vs. 53.8% (median 46) for extraprostatic extension (p=0.013). The average of cancer in all cores in organ confined cancer was 13.6% (median 6) vs. 30.5% (median 30) for extraprostatic extension (p=0.002). The mean Gleason score in needle cores was 5.9 (median 6) in organ confined cancer vs. 6.6 (median 7) in extraprostatic extension (p=0.007). The average of intraepithelial neoplasia in needle cores was 3 (4%) in organ confined cancer vs. 1 (4%) in extraprostatic extension (p=0,972). The perineural invasion of needle cores was 6 (8.3%) in confined cancer vs. 4 (16%) in extraprostatic extension (p=0.355). Univariate analysis demostrated that the risk of extraprostatic extension is predicted by the number of cores positive (p=0.003), the percent of cores positive (p=0.006), the percent of cancer in all cores (p=0.001), the Gleason score (p=0.002), the clinical stage (p=0.019) and initial PSA (p=0.032). Extraprostatic extension is not predicted by the intraepithelial neoplasia (p=0.971), vascular invasion and perineural invasion (p=0.285). Multivariate analysis showed that the percent of cancer in all cores is the strongest predictor of extraprostatic extension (p=0.035). With a percent of cancer less than 3% in the biopsy specimen, the risk of extraprostatic extension is 11.5%. CONCLUSIONS: The amount of cancer on preoperative needle sextant biopsy is the strongest predictor of prostate stage, but it is slightly practical at the moment of admitting or to reject a patient for radical prostatectomy (AU)

[Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the urachus]. / Adenocarcinoma mucinoso de uraco.

OBJECTIVE: 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. CASE REPORT: A 51 year old man with a chronic history of suprapubic pain and hematuria. Physical examination and excretory urography were normal. The cystoscopy demonstrated a oedematosa area in cupola of bladder wall. The transuretral biopsy was moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, with positive antibody to CK7 and CK20, the carcinoembryonic antigen was 6.6 ng/ml. Extended partial cystectomy was done, followed for chemotherapy and radiotherapy. CONCLUSIONS: The treatment of adenocarcinoma of the urachus with a combination of extended partial cystectomy, chemotherapy and radiation, is a effective treatment.

Adenocarcinoma mucinoso de uraco / Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the urachus

OBJETIVO: El adenocarcinoma de uraco es un tumor extremadamente raro, con una incidencia de 1/5.000.000 de habitantes, lo que representa menos del 0,001 de todos los tumores de vejiga. CASO CLÍNICO: Varón de 51 años con historia de dolor suprapúbico y hematuria. La exploración física y la urografía intravenosa eran normales. La cistoscopia demostraba un área edematosa en la cúpula de la vejiga. La biopsia transuretral confirmó un adenocarcinoma moderadamente diferenciado, con anticuerpos positivos CK7 y CK20. El antígeno carcinoembrionario era de 6,6. Se practicó cistectomía parcial extensa, seguida de quimioterapia y radioterapia. CONCLUSIONES: El tratamiento del adenocarcinoma de uraco con una combinación de cistectomía parcial extensa, quimioterapia y radioterapia es eficaz. (AU)

Leiomioma de uretra femenina / Leiomyoma of the female urethra

El leiomioma de la uretra femenina es un tumor mesenquimal benigno, muy poco frecuente en la práctica clínica. Existen controversias sobre su grado de dependencia hormonal estrogénica, y su diagnóstico se efectúa sólo tras el estudio histopatológico de la pieza de resección. Este tipo de tumor, presenta un pronóstico excelente, con escasas recidivas tumorales, y ningún caso de transformación maligna descrito hasta la fecha. Presentamos un caso de leiomioma de uretra femenina, con características clínico-epidemiológicas típicas, pero poco común desde el punto de vista topográfico, al hallarse localizado en la cara anterior de la uretra distal (AU)

Metástasis en tiroides / Metastases to thyroid gland

Introducción. El cáncer secundario de la glándula tiroides es una enfermedad muy poco frecuente y poco conocida en la clínica, y por ello en ocasiones condiciona problemas de manejo diagnóstico y terapéutico. Pacientes y métodos. Se estudian de forma retrospectiva los 210 pacientes intervenidos por cáncer de la glándula tiroides intervenidos entre 1981 y 1998. Presentamos 3 casos clínicos de cánceres metastásicos en glándula tiroides, con origen en recto, ovario y mediastino. Conclusiones. A pesar de la escasa frecuencia con la que se presentan las metástasis en la glándula tiroides, esta posibilidad deberá ser considerada como primera ante un paciente con nódulo tiroideo e historia previa más o menos remota de neoplasia maligna. Un diagnóstico precoz y un tratamiento quirúrgico agresivo contribuyen probablemente a prolongar la supervivencia y mejorar la calidad de vida de algunos pacientes (AU)

[Leiomyoma of the female urethra]. / Leiomioma de uretra femenina.

Leiomyoma of the female urethra is a benign mesenchymal tumour highly infrequent in the clinical practice. There is controversy as to its degree of oestrogen hormone dependency and its diagnosis is reached only after pathohistological study of the resection specimen. This type of tumour has excellent prognosis, with few tumoral relapses and no case of malignant transformation having been reported for the time being. Contribution of one case report of leiomyoma of the female urethra with typical clinical-epidemiological features but very uncommon from a topographic insight, as it was located in the anterior side of the distal urethra.