Nephrogenic adenoma of the urethra
Nephrogenic adenoma of the urethra
Definition
A metaplastic lesion of the urothelium found in the urethra. It is characterized by the presence of aggregates of cuboidal or hobnail cells and represents a reaction of the urothelium to injury caused by instrumentation, surgery or calculi.
Also known as nephrogenic adenoma of urethra, urethra nephrogenic adenoma, urethral nephrogenic adenoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Urethra | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Urethra | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |