Presentation and survival for urachal cancer: Findings from a nationwide multicenter cohort study in Norway

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Authors

Saima Naz Akhtar · Haukeland University Hospital

Gigja Guðbrandsdottir · Haukeland University Hospital

Erling Aarsæther · University Hospital of North Norway

Birgitte Carlsen · Sykehuset i Vestfold

Magne Dimmen · Hospital IT

Ingrid Hannestad · Akershus University Hospital

Erik Skaaheim Haug

Abstract

Urachal cancer is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage. Our findings suggest that the Mayo system more effectively distinguishes between localized, locally advanced, and advanced disease compared to the Sheldon and Limonnik-revised TNM systems.

Topics & Keywords

Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies Urological Disorders and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Urologia Journal

Volume 92, Issue 4, pp. 595-602

DOI: 10.1177/03915603251358961

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