Flashcards in Lesson 4C (Part 4) Deck (13)
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What is lymphoma of the ureter encased or displaced by?
Retroperitoneal lymphoma
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What is the result of lymphoma of the ureter?
Dilation of intrarenal collecting system/ureter to the level of the mass
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What layer does bladder lymphoma primary arise from?
The submucosal layer
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Who does bladder lymphoma common affect?
Women
- 40-60 years of age
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How does bladder lymphoma appear on US?
Bladder wall mass is seen
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Urachal adenocarcinoma
A rare and aggressive form of bladder cancer involving the urachus, a fibrous remnant of the allantois that extends from the bladder to the umbilicus
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How long does the urachus measure in urachal adenocarcinoma?
3-10 cm long
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What is urachal adenocarcinoma lined with?
Transitional apithelium
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Who does urachal adenocarcinoma common affect?
Men
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Where do most tumours arise from in urachal adenocarcinoma?
At the bladder dome
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Where does urachal adenocarcinoma invade?
Anterior abdominal wall and space of Retzius fat
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What is the sonographic appearance of urachal adenocarcinoma? (2)
1. Solid cystic or complex
2. Sometimes calcified
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