Abstract
INTRODUCTION: We present, to the best of our knowledge, the first published case report of a satellite lesion within the bladder from enteric type urachal adenocarcinoma (UA). PRESENTATION OF CASE: Our case report involves a 38-year-old man from the Solomon Islands who underwent open partial cystectomy for UA. However, resection margins were positive due to the novel finding of a satellite lesion on histopathological assessment. Salvage cystectomy was subsequently performed and the patient had an uncomplicated post-operative recovery. DISCUSSION: This case highlights the importance of achieving negative soft tissue and bladder margins on initial resection of UA, as the consequences of incomplete resection can place significant additional morbidity on the patient. CONCLUSION: We aim to highlight the possibility of satellite lesions within the bladder in UA and suggest that further studies looking at this phenomenon are required to establish its incidence and overall impact on management of UA.