Viliam Kubas , Terézia Hrubá , Vladimír Baláž , Jozef Babeľa , Natália Farraová , Boris Hudec , Jana Poláková Mištinová
{"title":"A rare case of urosymphyseal fistula following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy","authors":"Viliam Kubas , Terézia Hrubá , Vladimír Baláž , Jozef Babeľa , Natália Farraová , Boris Hudec , Jana Poláková Mištinová","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103066","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103066","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urosymphyseal fistula (USF) is a rare but serious complication following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), frequently associated with osteomyelitis of the pubic symphysis and causing significant morbidity. We present a case of a 66-year-old patient who developed USF with osteomyelitis after RARP, characterized by persistent pelvic pain and urinary symptoms. MRI was crucial in diagnosing the fistula and osteomyelitis, guiding a successful multidisciplinary intervention, including robotic-assisted surgery. Early diagnosis, advanced imaging modalities, and collaborative surgical management remain essential for optimal patient outcomes. Continued advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are necessary for effective management of USF.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 103066"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144069712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Delayed formation of intercostal artery pseudoaneurysm following trocar injury in laparoscopic radical nephrectomy","authors":"Atsushi Wanifuchi , Ippei Muranaka , Kohei Hashimoto , Naoya Masumori","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103060","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103060","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pseudoaneurysm of intercostal artery following laparoscopic nephrectomy is rare. We report a 69-year-old man who developed pseudoaneurysm of intercostal artery 2 months after undergoing laparoscopic right radical nephrectomy. On follow-up, patient presented with an expanding palpable mass under 5-mm trocar wound. Color Doppler ultrasound showed bidirectional blood flow in sac, and dynamic contrast-enhanced CT confirmed the pseudoaneurysm. Aneurysmectomy was performed after ligating proximal feeding artery and confirming the disruption of blood supply into sac on color Doppler ultrasound.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 103060"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143917932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdelrahman S. Elnour , Alaa Algurashe , Selma Karsani , Amal Alfatih , Moataz Idriss , Omer Ibrahim
{"title":"Neonatal scrotochesis following artificial rupture of membrane in breech delivery","authors":"Abdelrahman S. Elnour , Alaa Algurashe , Selma Karsani , Amal Alfatih , Moataz Idriss , Omer Ibrahim","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103062","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103062","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Birth trauma refers to structural or functional impairments in newborns caused by mechanical forces during labour and delivery, with breech presentation significantly increasing the risk of neonatal injuries. Scrotochesis, a disruption of the scrotal wall, is a rare complication associated with vaginal breech birth. We report a neonate who presented with scrotochesis following artificial rupture of membranes (ARM) during a term breech delivery. This case highlights the potential risks associated with breech deliveries and obstetric interventions, emphasizing the importance of careful monitoring and gentle manoeuvres to prevent perineal and scrotal trauma in neonates.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 103062"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143906386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A large congenital bladder diverticulum with crossed fused renal ectopia in an 11-year-old boy: A case report from Ethiopia","authors":"Samuel Kefiyalew Kelbessa , Berhanu Nigusse Bikila , Amanuel Mesfin Oljira","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103058","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103058","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Congenital bladder diverticula are rare urological anomalies characterized by herniation of bladder mucosa through muscular fibers of the bladder wall. We report an 11-year-old male from West-Shewa, Ethiopia, presented with obstructive urinary symptoms since early childhood. Abdominal ultrasound revealed a large bladder diverticulum and crossed fused renal ectopia. A voiding cystourethrogram confirmed the diverticulum without vesicoureteral reflux. The patient underwent transvesical diverticulectomy. Subsequent Follow-up showed complete resolution of urinary symptoms, and postoperative ultrasound revealed no upper tract dilatation or residual disease. In conclusion, Congenital bladder diverticula are a rare cause of obstructive urinary symptoms and rarely coexist with renal anomalies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 103058"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143928844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dolev Perez , Avital Zeldin , Adam Farkas , Boris Chertin
{"title":"Severe hemorrhage post robotic-assisted Aquablation: A case report","authors":"Dolev Perez , Avital Zeldin , Adam Farkas , Boris Chertin","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103059","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103059","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hemorrhage is a potential complication of Aquablation for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Severe bleeding may require intervention beyond conventional hemostatic measures.</div><div>We report an 84-year-old male who developed massive hematuria post-Aquablation, leading to hemodynamic instability. Initial conservative measures failed, and angiography identified arterial extravasation. Due to recurrent bleeding, superselective transarterial embolization was performed twice, achieving hemostasis. The patient stabilized and was discharged on postoperative day 12 with improved urinary function.</div><div>Transarterial embolization is an effective treatment for severe hemorrhage following Aquablation when standard hemostatic techniques fail.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 103059"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143911455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sidharth Anand , Aiswarya Menon , Abinav Udaiyar , Sandeep Jaswal , Bilal Siddiqui , Aman Siddiqui , Adam Atoot
{"title":"Calcific uremic arteriolopathy with penile involvement post-kidney transplant","authors":"Sidharth Anand , Aiswarya Menon , Abinav Udaiyar , Sandeep Jaswal , Bilal Siddiqui , Aman Siddiqui , Adam Atoot","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103047","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103047","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Calcific uremic arteriolopathy (calciphylaxis) is a rare, painful condition in ESRD patients causing skin lesions and tissue ischemia. While typically affecting proximal areas, distal sites, including the penis, can also be involved. We present a 55-year-old male with ESRD who developed calciphylaxis in the fingers, toes, and penis months after a kidney transplant. Despite treatment with sodium thiosulfate and hemodialysis, his condition worsened, requiring toe amputation and management of recurrent infections. This case highlights the severity of calciphylaxis, especially post-transplant, and the need for prompt diagnosis and aggressive management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 103047"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144069713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lohourou Grah Franck , Bénié Adoubs Célestin , Traoré Ibrahim , Kpangni Ahua Jean Bertrand , Kobenan Attaa Ange Rebecca , Nandiolo Koné Rose
{"title":"Tuberculosis of the spermatic cord extended to the testis in a child mimics a testicular tumor: A case report","authors":"Lohourou Grah Franck , Bénié Adoubs Célestin , Traoré Ibrahim , Kpangni Ahua Jean Bertrand , Kobenan Attaa Ange Rebecca , Nandiolo Koné Rose","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103056","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103056","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Spermatic cord tuberculosis with testicular involvement is rare and can closely resemble a testicular tumor, particularly in patients with no prior history of tuberculosis. A 5-year-old child presented with a left inguino-scrotal mass of 1 month's duration and underwent left orchiectomy after a presumptive diagnosis of a testicular tumor. Histopathological diagnosis revealed spermatic cord tuberculosis with testicular involvement. The patient followed the tuberculosis management protocol. At 18 months of follow-up, a good clinical outcome was observed. This condition presents a diagnostic dilemma similar to that of a testicular tumor. Orchiectomy can be avoided if frozen section examination is performed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 103056"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143902555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pande Made Wisnu Tirtayasa , Gede Wirya Kusuma Duarsa , Kadek Budi Santosa , I Wayan Yudiana , Ida Bagus Putra Pramana , Nyoman Gede Prayudi
{"title":"Congenital agenesis of the prostate accompanied by bilateral ectopic ureters and retrograde ejaculation: A case report","authors":"Pande Made Wisnu Tirtayasa , Gede Wirya Kusuma Duarsa , Kadek Budi Santosa , I Wayan Yudiana , Ida Bagus Putra Pramana , Nyoman Gede Prayudi","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103055","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103055","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Congenital agenesis of the prostate is exceedingly rare, with a minimal number of cases documented. We presented a thirty-four-year-old <u>male</u> with agenesis of the prostate, ectopic ureters, and retrograde ejaculation, who first presented with bilateral flank pain.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 103055"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143906378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bader Alsaikhan , Saud AlHussayen , Ebtesam Almajed , Abdullah Alghuraibi , Khaled Almodeth , Noura Al Oudah , Abdulrahman K. Alabdulsalam
{"title":"Renal cell carcinoma associated with XP11.2 translocation: A case report and literature review","authors":"Bader Alsaikhan , Saud AlHussayen , Ebtesam Almajed , Abdullah Alghuraibi , Khaled Almodeth , Noura Al Oudah , Abdulrahman K. Alabdulsalam","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103057","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103057","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) associated with XP11.2 translocation is an exceedingly rare subtype of RCC. A 27-year-old female presented with a 6.7cm mass and underwent a robotic-assisted left radical nephrectomy with uneventful recovery. Pathology revealed clear cell carcinoma with papillary and glandular features, positive for Melan-A, consistent with MIT family translocation renal cell carcinoma. The infrequent occurrence and its nonspecific clinical and radiological presentation results in a considerable diagnostic challenge. Given the potentially more aggressive behavior of Xp11.2 translocation RCC, particularly in adults, a thorough understanding of the tumor's genetic profile is critical for optimizing patient management and improving outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 103057"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143903741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A rare case of a 2-pound urinary bladder stone in a 32-year-Old male","authors":"Aalamnoor Singh Pannu, Barinder Singh Pannu","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103054","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103054","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Giant bladder stones over 500 g are extremely rare. This case report describes a 2-pound bladder stone, emphasizing its clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges and surgical management.</div><div>We present a case of a 32-year-old male with progressive urinary retention, hematuria, and dysuria. Imaging revealed a 2-pound bladder calculus, managed successfully via open suprapubic cystolithotomy. The patient's symptoms resolved completely, and recovery was uneventful.</div><div>This case highlights the need for early diagnosis and timely surgical management to prevent complications such as obstruction and renal damage. Preventive measures, including adequate hydration and nutrition, remain vital, especially in resource-limited settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 103054"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143911465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}