Mixed mucinous and papillary adenocarcinoma involving male urethra, probably originating in periurethral glands

Abstract
The case of a patient with primary adenocarcinoma involving the urethra is described. Morphologic evidence supporting an origin in the periurethral glands is presented. The urologist and pathologist must maintain a high index of suspicion in evaluating patients with urethral structure or urethrocutaneous fistulae because superficial transurethral biopsy may fail to obtain adequate depth to demonstrate malignancy.