Lesson 4C (Part 4)

Question 1

What is lymphoma of the ureter encased or displaced by?

Answer 1

Retroperitoneal lymphoma

Question 2

What is the result of lymphoma of the ureter?

Answer 2

Dilation of intrarenal collecting system/ureter to the level of the mass

Question 3

What layer does bladder lymphoma primary arise from?

Answer 3

The submucosal layer

Question 4

Who does bladder lymphoma common affect?

Answer 4

Women

- 40-60 years of age

Question 5

How does bladder lymphoma appear on US?

Answer 5

Bladder wall mass is seen

Question 6

Urachal adenocarcinoma

Answer 6

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

Question 7

How long does the urachus measure in urachal adenocarcinoma?

Answer 7

3-10 cm long

Question 8

What is urachal adenocarcinoma lined with?

Answer 8

Transitional apithelium

Question 9

Who does urachal adenocarcinoma common affect?

Answer 9

Men

Question 10

Where do most tumours arise from in urachal adenocarcinoma?

Answer 10

At the bladder dome

Question 11

Where does urachal adenocarcinoma invade?

Answer 11

Anterior abdominal wall and space of Retzius fat

Question 12

What is the sonographic appearance of urachal adenocarcinoma? (2)

Answer 12

1. Solid cystic or complex

2. Sometimes calcified

Question 13

What are the symptoms of urachal adenocarcinoma? (3)

Answer 13

1. Frequency
2. Dysuria
3. Mucosuria