Current Management of Urachal Carcinoma: An Evidence-based Guide for Clinical Practice
Davide Loizzo, Savio Domenico Pandolfo, Fabio Crocerossa, Georgi Guruli, Matteo Ferro, Asit K. Paul, Ciro Imbimbo, Giuseppe Lucarelli, P. Ditonno, Riccardo Autorino
Abstract
Urachal carcinoma is a rare urological disease. The shortage of data about diagnosis and surgical treatment in literature makes it hard for clinicians to make a decision. Indeed, urachal carcinoma is an aggressive disease that requires prompt staging and treatment to ensure the best outcome for patients. We reviewed the last evidence about the management of urachal carcinoma to provide an easy-to-use guide for clinical practice. Patient summary: Urachal carcinoma is a rare malignancy. The literature on this challenging disease remains limited. Herein, we provide a practical guide for its management from diagnosis to treatment, which in most cases requires surgical intervention or chemotherapy.