Localized amyloidosis of urethra. Report of two cases
Fujime, M.; Tajima, A.; Minowada, S.; Kobayashi, K.; Murahashi, I.; Isurugi, K.; Aso, Y.
European Urology 7(3): 189-192
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0302-2838 PMID: 7202457 Document Number: 169960
Two cases of localized urethral amyloidosis are reported. Data pertaining to 13 cases including our two cases are reviewed. The difficulty in preoperative differentiation of an amyloid tumor from a urethral malignancy is stressed. It is advisable to perform open or transurethral biopsy of the urethral tumor before deciding on radical surgery.