Urethral Cancer 30 (1)

Which histologic type is most common in female urethral cancer?

• Adenocarcinoma

• Small cell carcinoma

• Squamous cell carcinoma

• Transitional cell carcinoma

• Sarcoma

The most common site of urethral carcinoma in men is:

• Prostatic urethra

• Penile urethra

• Bulbomembranous urethra

• Navicular fossa

• Bladder neck

Risk factors for urethral cancer include all EXCEPT:

• Chronic urethral stricture

• Chronic catheterization

• HPV infection

• Circumcision

• Urethritis

Which of the following statements about urethral cancer staging is TRUE?

• There is a single TNM staging for both sexes

• Lymph node involvement is not considered

• Female urethral cancer staging is based on anterior vs. entire urethra involvement

• T1 means muscle invasion

• T4 is confined to urethral wall

The most common histology of prostatic urethral carcinoma is:

• Squamous cell carcinoma

• Adenocarcinoma

• Transitional cell carcinoma

• Small cell carcinoma

• Sarcoma

Which imaging modality is best for local staging of urethral carcinoma?

• KUB X-ray

• Intravenous urography

• PET-CT

• MRI pelvis

• Cystography

In men, which lymph nodes are primarily involved in anterior urethral cancers?

• Inguinal lymph nodes

• Pelvic lymph nodes

• Para-aortic lymph nodes

• Iliac lymph nodes

• Presacral lymph nodes

What is the treatment of choice for localized distal urethral cancer in men?

• Radical urethrectomy

• Partial penectomy

• Chemotherapy

• Radiation therapy

• Cystoprostatectomy

Which of the following is considered an early symptom of urethral cancer?

• Hematuria

• Renal colic

• Nocturia

• Urinary retention

• Flank pain

The gold standard for tissue diagnosis in suspected urethral cancer is:

• Fine needle aspiration

• Biopsy via urethrocystoscopy

• Urine cytology

• Brush cytology

• Core needle biopsy