Case Studies

Giant urethral calculus associated with a foreign body

The authors report a case of a 50-year-old who complained of hardened mass in the anterior penis. Authors: Gustavo Tomaz Franco *, Volnir D. Franco *, Camilo Idalino Vitergo, Ludmila Bertti Coelho, Bruno Peixoto Esteves. Department of  Urology, Presbyterian Doctor Gordon Hospital of Rio Verde, Rio Verde, GO, Brazil. Corresponding Author: Dr. Gustavo Tomaz Franco, Email address: [email protected] Dr. Volnir D. Franco, E-mail address: [email protected] of  Urology, Presbyterian…

Second-degree burn after shock wave lithotripsy: an unusual complication

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We present an unreported complication of a second-degree burn sustained by a 62-year-old male who underwent shockwave lithotripsy for two renal calculi.    Authors: Sriram Rangarajan1, Hossein Mirheydar1, Roger L. Sur1,2 1. UC San Diego Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Division of Urology; San Diego, CA 2. VA San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA Corresponding Author: Roger L. Sur, MD, UC San Diego Health Sciences, Division of Urology, 200 W Arbor Dr. #8897, San Diego,…

Duplex Megaureter Misdiagnosed as a Hydrosalpinx on Ultrasound

We present a young female patient who presented with recurrent urinary tract infections, which investigation revealed to be due to megaureter initially thought to be a hydrosalpinx.  Authors: Kass-Iliyya A1; Beck R1; Kass-Iliyya G2; Iacovou J1 1. Department of Urology, Great Western Hospital, Swindon, UK 2. Department of Urology, Knappschaft Hospital, Sulzbach, Germany Corresponding Author: Antoine Kass-Iliyya, Urology Department, Great Western Hospital, Swindon, UK, SN3 6BB. Email: [email protected]   Introduction Ureteric…

Three Dimensional Computerized Tomography Imaging of an Incidentally Detected Inguinoscrotal Bladder Hernia

We report a case of massive inguinoscrotal bladder hernia confirmed with three-dimensional CT imaging.  Authors: RIFAIOGLU Murat Mehmet1; BAYAROGULLARI Hanefi2; AKKUCUK Seckin3; AYDOGAN Akin3; DAVARCI Mursel1; DEMİRBAS Onur1; YETIM Ibrahim3 1. Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Serinyol, Antakya, TURKEY. 2. Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Serinyol, Antakya, TURKEY. 3. Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine,…

Crossed fused ectopia with multicystic renal dysplasia

We present a rare case in an infant who was found to have a congenital renal anomaly on routine second trimester antenatal ultrasound.  Authors: Gupta, Pankaj; Goel, Sandeep; Sharma, Sanjay All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India Corresponding Author: Sanjay Sharma, Deptartment of Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India.  Email: [email protected]   Abstract Crossed renal ectopia is the second most common fusion…

Isolated late bony recurrence in malignant teratoma

We present a 65 year old man who presented with a three year history of right testicular swelling and weight loss.  Authors: Deivasikamani Ramanujam Venkatachala1, Elaine MacDuff 2, Karen Smith 3 , Mike Jane3, Ed Kalkman1, Martin Russel1, Ashita Waterston1 ,Jeff White1. 1. The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow. 2. Western Infirmary, Glasgow. 3. Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow. Corresponding Author: Deivasikamani Ramanujam Venkatachala,  The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer…

Primary prostatic intravascular large B cell lymphoma

Primary prostatic intravascular large B cell lymphoma is extremely rare; to date only six cases have been described. Authors: 1.Wen-Chih Huang, M.D. Visiting Staff, Department of Anatomic Pathology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan 2.Huang-Chun Lien, M.D. Visiting Staff, Department of pathology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan 3.Wei-Chou Lin M.D. Visiting Staff, Department of pathology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan 4.Yi-Shuan Lee M.D.…

Management of chylous lymphorrhea after retroperitoneal surgery

We describe the management of a patient who suffered from massive chylous lymphorrhoea after retroperitoneal surgery for a cystic lymphangioma. Authors: Bekkali, Sami; Bialek, David; Entezari, Cedric; Entezari, Kim Corresponding Author: Sami Bekkali, Military Hospital,  Department of urology, Rabat, Morocco. Email: [email protected]   Abstract The surgical management of testicular or renal cancer with retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) has potential risks and complications.…

Micropapillary Urothelial Carcinoma (MUC) of the Upper Urinary Tract: An Underreported but Aggressive Variant of Urothelial Carcinoma

We report 3 patients with MUC of the upper urinary tract who were evaluated and treated at our center between 2009 and 2011. Authors: Xiao-hua Zhang1,Zhou-jun Shen1,Xiu-ling Wu2,Zhixian Yu3 Department of urology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China Department of pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical College, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China Department of urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou…

Primary and Secondary Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis: a comparative case study

We report two cases of mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis, one primary and one secondary, both with a history of possible exposure to asbestos and discuss their pathogenesis, diagnosis and management.   Authors: Swetha Vijayan1; Richard Carr2; John Strachan 1. Senior House Officer, Department of Urology, South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, Warwick, United Kingdom 2. Consultant Histopathologist, Department of Histopathology, South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, Warwick, United…
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