Cancer Science & Therapy

Filippo Petrelli

Publications

• Case Report
  A Curious Umbilical Fistula: An Unexpected Onset of Urachal Mucinous Cystic Tumour
  Author(s): Filippo Petrelli, Roberta Rossi, Maurizio S Fianchini, Luca Cardinali, Daniele Marrelli and Cristina MarmoraleFilippo Petrelli, Roberta Rossi, Maurizio S Fianchini, Luca Cardinali, Daniele Marrelli and Cristina Marmorale
  
  Background: The urachus is an embryonic remnant, which is obliterated in most of the adults. Residual of it persists in 32% of adults and neoplasms, which can arise from this structure, are extremely rare. These are usually diagnosed through incidental findings or for urinary symptoms. Their natural history is characterized by an early metastatization through the peritoneal cavity. Due to their rarity, there are no unanimous consensus for their management and therapy. Radical excision, associated or not with intraperitoneal hypertermic chemotherapy linked to cytoreductive surgery, was suggested over time. Case report: A black woman came to our attention for a gelatinous secretion from the umbilicus. After a MRIstudy, a parietal neoformation of the urachal remnants was diagnosed. This neoformation revealed a cutaneous fistulization and it was ex.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/1948-5956.1000518

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