We report a case of clear cell RCC and papillary RCC arising in the same kidney. Authors: Tait, Laura; Coleman, Pamela; Ahaghotu, Chiledum Corresponding Author: Tait, Laura Department of Surgery-Division of Urology, Howard University Hospital Washington, DC Introduction Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is responsible for 80 percent of all primary renal neoplasms and approximately […]
The development of haematuria following bladder decompression is a well described phenomenon, but is usually transient, mild, and of little clinical consequence. We describe a case in which bladder decompression precipitated massive urinary tract haemorrhage requiring multiple blood transfusions and bilateral nephrostomy insertion Authors: Spencer Chapman, Michael; Harber, Mark Department of Nephrology, Royal Free Hampstead […]
A case of an ectopic scrotum located in the right inguinal area is described. The left hemiscrotum was in the normal location and each hemiscrotum contained a testis. The patient also had a left foot CTEV (congenital talipes equinovarus) deformity, right renal agenesis and bladder outlet obstruction with recurrent bladder stone formation. Patient was treated […]
We present a case of a woman with an ectopic pelvic kidney and symptomatic hydronephrosis who failed conservative treatment and required ureteric stent placement. Authors: Toepfer, Nicholas; Parikh, Ankur; Bhangdia, Darshan Corresponding Author: Toepfer, Nicholas J Introduction Hydronephrosis during pregnancy is common and has a reported occurrence between 43% and 100% (1). Both mechanical […]
We report a case of primary small cell carcinoma of the ureter with hydronephrosis. Authors: Zhao Zhenhua (1), Wang Boyin (1), Yang Jianfeng (1), Wang Ning (2), Pan Shouhua (3) 1. Department of Radiology, Shaoxing People’s Hospital (Zhejiang University Shaoxing Hospital) Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China 2. Department of Pathology, Shaoxing People’s Hospital (Zhejiang University Shaoxing Hospital) […]
Port-site metastasis following laparoscopic radical nephrectomy is being increasingly recognized as a complication following laparoscopic surgery, especially when correct surgical principles are violated. All previously reported cases have been of either the clear cell or papillary variant of renal cell carcinoma. Herein we report a case of chromophobe renal cell carcinoma with port-site recurrence 10 […]
A case of renal cell carcinoma on a background of acquired cystic disease due to chronic lithium toxicity is described. The possible pathogenetic mechanisms that may have lead to the development of the renal cell carcinoma in this setting are explored. Authors: Zardawi, Ibrahim; Nagonkar, Santoshi; Patel, Purvish Corresponding Author: Zardawi, Ibrahim Lithium salts […]
We present the case of a 41 year old male who was referred to the outpatient department with microscopic hematuria Authors: Bourdoumis, Andreas; Kapoor, Sona; Bhanot, Shiv Corresponding Author: Bourdoumis, Andreas Introduction Hypospadias is an abnormality in which the urethral opening is ectopically located on the ventrum of the penis as far down as […]
Primary synovial sarcoma (PSS) of the kidney is a rare occurrence, with preoperative diagnosis difficult to distinguish from other renal neoplasms. Presented here is the case of a patient who underwent elective left laparoscopic nephrectomy for a 6-cm renal mass. Intra-operatively, she decompensated into PEA from multiple pulmonary emboli secondary to dislodged tumor thrombus requiring […]
AVM of the glans penis is a very rare entity. It may be congenital or there may be a history of trauma. It may present asymptomatically. Meticulous surgery provides complete excision & good cosmetic results Authors: Gupta, Anurag ; Jaideep, Mahajani Corresponding Author: Gupta, Anurag Introduction AV malformations of genitalia have been reported very […]