We present the case of a 26-year-old African-American female with umbilical discharge who was found to have a urachal sinus extending from the bladder to the level of the umbilicus. Authors: Nathan A. Bockholt1, Kenneth G. Nepple1, Laila Dahmoush2, Chad R. Tracy 1. University of Iowa Departments of 1Urology and 2Pathology, Iowa City, Iowa Corresponding […]
We present the first reported case of metastatic type II papillary RCC with radiographic evidence of spontaneous regression at a non-pulmonary site of proven metastases. Authors: Nicholas E. Power, Stephen A. Poon, Clarisse Mazzola, Jonathan L. Silberstein, Robert J. Motzer, Ana M. Molina, Snehal G. Patel, Jonathan A. Coleman. Department of Surgery, Urology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering […]
Here we present an incidental case of pure endosalpingiosis in a 50-year-old woman that supports a metaplastic mode of development, and review the recommended management for this unusual diagnosis. Authors: Duncan Rogers, Louise Dickinson, Alastair Ironside, Soha El Sheikh, Amir Kaisary Departments of Urology and Pathology, Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London, NW3 2QG, UK […]
Ureteroscopy is currently one of the procedures for handling proximal ureter stones. A serious, though fortunately rare, complication is the avulsion of the ureter. This report shows one such case, in which efforts were made to preserve the ipsilateral kidney. Authors: Smith, Nelson; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, SurgeryUrology Medeiros, Marcus; Federal University […]
We present an 81 year old gentleman with haematuria and LUTS who had TURP for his outflow symptoms. Radiotherapy is an excellent option for local symptom control as evidenced in this patient. Authors: Venugopal S, Das.S, Hamid BN, Doyle.G, Leggat H, Powell CS. Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Corresponding Author: Suresh Venugopal, Countess […]
Two cases with similar presentation of massive hematuria that compromised the cardiovascular status of the patients and required the surgical intervention of the author are presented. Corresponding Author: Oseremen I. Aisuodionoe-Shadrach, MBBS(Ib.), FWACS(Urol.)Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences,University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeriamanshaddie@yahoo.com Abstract Purpose: To report the occurrence of massive exsanguinating […]
Multifocal transitional cell carcinoma with synchronous involvement of bilateral upper urinary tracts is rare. We present one such case presenting with haematuria and renal insufficiency. Authors: Gupta, Narmada; Nayyar, Rishi E-mails: narmadagupta@hotmail.com, nayyarrishi@gmail.com Corresponding Author: Dr Shailesh Chandra Sahay, MBBS, MS ( General Surgery), MCh (Urology) Corresponding address: Room No 5030, Department of […]
We describe a 66 year old female who presented with abdominal pain. Histology confirmed what was suggested by surgeon and radiologist to indeed be a leiomyosarcoma, originating from the renal vein. Authors: Mr Mark Frydenberg , Associate Professor Dept of Surgery Monash University , Chairman Dept of Urology , Monash Medical Centre , Southern […]
Authors: Gupta, Narmada; Chatterjee, Priti; Sahay, Shailesh Chandra Corresponding Author: Dr Shailesh Chandra Sahay, MBBS, MS ( General Surgery), MCh (Urology) Corresponding address: Room No 5030, Department of Urology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, Post: New Delhi, Pin: 110029, India Email: scsahay@rediffmail.com Case report A 30 year old woman with a […]
Vitamin D Recommended Intake Most people should get some form of additional vitamin D. The bottom line is, if you spend a lot of time indoors or in an urban area, getting enough vitamin D is important for your overall health. Some people who spend a lot of time indoors and cannot get outside […]