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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the distal urethra: a case report and management strategies.

Ramiro Fonseca, José Ignacio Perez Reggeti, Cristina Ferreiro Pareja, Gabriela Paganini, Marcial Berrios-Quinteros, Gilberto Eduardo Chechile, Nahuel Paesano

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Ramiro FonsecaDepartment of Urology, Instituto Médico Tecnológico, Carrer Escorial 171, Barcelona 08024, Spain.
José Ignacio Perez ReggetiDepartment of Urology, Hospital Universitario Bellvitge, Carrer de la Feixa Llarga s/n, Barcelona 08907, Spain.
Cristina Ferreiro ParejaDepartment of Urology, Hospital Universitario Bellvitge, Carrer de la Feixa Llarga s/n, Barcelona 08907, Spain.
Gabriela PaganiniDepartment of Urology, Instituto Médico Tecnológico, Carrer Escorial 171, Barcelona 08024, Spain.
Marcial Berrios-QuinterosDepartment of Urology, Instituto Médico Tecnológico, Carrer Escorial 171, Barcelona 08024, Spain.
Gilberto Eduardo ChechileDepartment of Urology, Instituto Médico Tecnológico, Carrer Escorial 171, Barcelona 08024, Spain.
Nahuel PaesanoDepartment of Urology, Instituto Médico Tecnológico, Carrer Escorial 171, Barcelona 08024, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9278-5543

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Abstract

Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma (LELC) of the urethra is an exceptionally rare and aggressive neoplasm, with limited evidence available to inform optimal management. We present the case of a 63-year-old male diagnosed with high-grade urethral LELC, who presented with locally advanced disease. The patient underwent partial penectomy with bilateral inguinal lymphadenectomy, followed by systemic chemotherapy and immunotherapy. This case underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach combining surgical resection with systemic therapy in the management of aggressive urethral malignancies. Given the paucity of literature on urethral LELC, additional case reports are critical to enhance our understanding and to develop evidence-based treatment strategies for this rare entity.

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HPV-related carcinomalymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the urethraoncology urologyrare genitourinary tumorsurethral cancer

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