Genitourinary CT Appearances

Urachal Carcinoma CT Findings

• Usually grows from urachus at dome of the bladder
• Grow in cranial direction down to umbilicus
• Calcifications in more than half of cases

Other Information About Urachal Carcinoma

Etiology:

• Unknown

Epidemiology:

• Rare
• More common in males
• Typically presents after age 50

Presentation:

• Typically asymptomatic
• Hematuria
• Dysuria
• Pelvic pain
• Palpable mass

Prognosis:

• Poor
• The 5-year relative survival rate is about 50%

Related Pearls: Urachas