Skene's gland adenocarcinoma: a case report and review of the literature.

INTRODUCTION

Skene’s gland adenocarcinoma is a rare female urethral neoplasm, there is no consensus regarding their treatment. CASE PRESENTATION: A 71 year-old patient complained frequency of urination increased, and the aggravation was accompanied with dysuria for more than 1 month. She underwent cystoscopy for stone removal and electrosurgery for bladder neck tumor. We describe the cystoscopic imaging, histologic, immunohistochemical, and clinical findings of the patient with Skene’s gland adenocarcinoma. MANAGEMENT: The patient underwent robot-assisted cystectomy with Bricker ileal conduit formation and regional lymph node dissection under general anesthesia. Postoperative stage pT3aN1, with no radiotherapy or chemotherapy after surgery. FOLLOW-UP: After 48 months of follow-up, the patient is currently in good condition with a cystostomy.

CONCLUSION

We encourage physicians to take advantage of extensive knowledge and expanding tools in prostate cancer to manage Skene’s gland adenocarcinoma patients.