Austin Erickson , Aleksander Druck , Andreas Karachristos , Trushar Patel
{"title":"Leiomyosarcoma of the left kidney with renal vein and inferior vena cava tumor thrombus","authors":"Austin Erickson , Aleksander Druck , Andreas Karachristos , Trushar Patel","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103221","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103221","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Primary renal leiomyosarcoma (PRLMS) are rare, aggressive smooth muscle tumors, and vascular involvement with tumor thrombus is especially uncommon. We present a case of a 66-year-old male with hematuria and abdominal pain found to have a 10.5 cm left renal mass with thrombus extending into the renal vein and inferior vena cava (IVC). The patient underwent open radical nephrectomy with IVC thrombectomy. Histopathology confirmed grade 2 leiomyosarcoma with negative surgical margins, The patient recovered uneventfully and remains disease-free five months postoperatively, highlighting the important of complete resection.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 103221"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145118654","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}
Muntha Chaudhari , Hafiz Anas Yahya , Jianming Pei , Gabriel J. DiNatale , Iryna Mahan , James Ryan Mark , Arthur S. Patchefsky , Matthew R. Zibelman , Shuanzeng Wei
{"title":"ALK-rearranged renal cell carcinoma with gains of chromosomes 7 and 17q --- A case report","authors":"Muntha Chaudhari , Hafiz Anas Yahya , Jianming Pei , Gabriel J. DiNatale , Iryna Mahan , James Ryan Mark , Arthur S. Patchefsky , Matthew R. Zibelman , Shuanzeng Wei","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103219","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103219","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>ALK-rearranged renal cell carcinoma (<em>ALK-</em>RCC) is a rare subtype of RCC. In this report we describe the first <em>ALK-</em>RCC with gains of chromosome 7 and 17q. A 39-year-old male presented with an 11.5 cm renal mass and underwent a left radical nephrectomy. The tumor cells demonstrate focal clear cytoplasm, papillary formation, and extensive sarcomatoid changes. Molecular tests showed <em>ALK</em> rearrangement and gains at chromosomes 7 and 17q, which are commonly seen in papillary renal cell carcinoma. Thus caution is advised when interpreting chromosomal alterations for renal cell carcinoma.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 103219"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145118652","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}
Alessandro Vengjer , Matheus Miranda Paiva , Eloi Guilherme Provinciali Moccellin , André Segura da Motta , Raphael Oliveira Emerick Constantino , Ana Luiza Tunes Ortiz , Katia Ramos Moreira Leite
{"title":"Solitary fibrous tumor of the prostate: Case report and literature review","authors":"Alessandro Vengjer , Matheus Miranda Paiva , Eloi Guilherme Provinciali Moccellin , André Segura da Motta , Raphael Oliveira Emerick Constantino , Ana Luiza Tunes Ortiz , Katia Ramos Moreira Leite","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103207","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103207","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) of the prostate is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm with only a few cases reported. Its clinical presentation often mimics benign prostatic hyperplasia, and imaging findings are nonspecific. Diagnosis relies on histopathology and immunohistochemistry, particularly STAT6 nuclear expression. Most cases follow a benign course, but some may exhibit aggressive behavior. Complete surgical resection with clear margins is the treatment of choice, with no established role for adjuvant therapy. This report discusses a case of prostatic SFT, emphasizing its diagnostic challenges, imaging findings, and surgical management, contributing to the limited literature on this rare entity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 103207"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145118651","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":"Beyond the usual etiology: Acute balanoposthitis revealing preputial myiasis: A case report","authors":"Amanuel Mesfin Oljira , Samuel Kefiyalew Kelbessa , Berhanu Nigusse Bikila , Bekele Abera Mekonen , Dereje Gurmessa Geleta , Boka Imiru Shoro","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103210","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103210","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Acute balanoposthitis is a common inflammatory condition in children, typically caused by infectious agents. Penile infestation by fly larvae is an extremely rare etiology, imposing difficulty with diagnosis and treatment in endemic areas. We describe the case of severe acute balanoposthitis in a toddler from Ambo town, Ethiopia, as a result of myiasis caused by tumbu fly larva. The larva was completely removed, and circumcision was done. This instance emphasizes how crucial it is to take myiasis into account in the differential of balanoposthitis in endemic areas.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 103210"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145106430","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":"Hyperferritinemia revealing renal carcinoma with TFE3 gene translocation: a rare case report","authors":"Ezékéel Judicaël Bocovo , Yannick Jean Rodrigue Pingdwendé Traoré , Quentin Caspar , Cristina Daniliuc , Christelle Ahomadégbé , Romulus Takin , François Nollez","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103216","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103216","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We present the case of a 39-year-old man who was hospitalized due to hyperferritinemia. During the etiological workup, an abdominal-pelvic MRI incidentally revealed a left renal cystic mass classified as Bosniak III. A partial left nephrectomy was performed. Histologically, we observed malignant tumor proliferation with a polymorphic architecture. Immunohistochemistry revealed that the tumor cells weakly expressed keratins (AE1/AE3), but not carbonic anhydrase IX. Due to these unusual findings and the patient's young age, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was performed, revealing a rearrangement of the TFE3 gene in over 80 % of the tumor cells.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 103216"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145106425","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}
Erin Catherine Schnell, Madeline Elise Becker, Paul Gerard McQuillen, Alexandra Paige Foster, Elizabeth Ann Allen, Jeffrey Edward Bransky Jr., Joshua Zachary Nellis, Joseph Michael Zavell, James N. Conner, Jeffrey K. Mullins
{"title":"Papillary renal cell carcinoma in an ectopic intrathoracic kidney within Bochdalek hernia: A case report","authors":"Erin Catherine Schnell, Madeline Elise Becker, Paul Gerard McQuillen, Alexandra Paige Foster, Elizabeth Ann Allen, Jeffrey Edward Bransky Jr., Joshua Zachary Nellis, Joseph Michael Zavell, James N. Conner, Jeffrey K. Mullins","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103217","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103217","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Intrathoracic kidneys, an uncommon form of ectopic kidneys, often occur with congenital diaphragmatic hernias. We report a case of a 72-year-old male with a left-sided Bochdalek hernia containing an intrathoracic kidney, incidentally discovered on imaging for abdominal discomfort and respiratory symptoms. Imaging revealed a suspicious renal mass, which led to a partial nephrectomy and the diagnosis of papillary renal cell carcinoma (pRCC), a rare finding in ectopic kidneys. Postoperative follow-up demonstrated no recurrence or metastasis. This case highlights the importance of monitoring intrathoracic kidneys for potential complications and the challenges in diagnosing and managing ectopically located renal tumors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 103217"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145118649","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}
O. Decombe , A. Manuguerra , A. Blondeau , C. Larose , A. Flahault , C. Mazeaud
{"title":"Salvage of buccal mucosa graft pyeloplasty in kidney transplantation: A case report","authors":"O. Decombe , A. Manuguerra , A. Blondeau , C. Larose , A. Flahault , C. Mazeaud","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103215","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103215","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We report the first successful use of a buccal mucosa graft for pyelo-ureteral fistula repair in a renal transplant recipient under immunosuppressive therapy.</div><div>A 73-year-old male developed a urinary fistula following kidney transplantation. Surgical revision revealed a 2-cm anterior wall defect, which was repaired using an <em>onlay</em> buccal mucosa graft and omental flap. Postoperative outcomes were favorable, with no leakage, stable renal function, and preserved graft perfusion.</div><div>This case highlights the feasibility and effectiveness of buccal mucosa grafting as a minimally morbid alternative to conventional techniques in complex ureteral reconstruction, even in immunosuppressed patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 103215"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145106428","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":"Ureteral stenosis due to extraskeletal chondroma: An exceptionally rare case report","authors":"Toshimitsu Tohya , Hiroshi Ishizaki , Yoshiki Futakuchi , Hideyuki Fukui , Kazutaka Ozono , Munekage Yamaguchi","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103209","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103209","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We report an exceptionally rare case of ureteral stenosis caused by <u>an extraskeletal</u> chondroma. A woman in her 60s underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy for presumed uterine fibroid torsion, but later developed severe right flank pain. Imaging revealed hydronephrosis and ureteral stricture suspicious for tumor. Ureteroscopy with biopsy confirmed chondroma, representing only the second reported case worldwide after 1973. The patient has been managed with periodic ureteral stent exchanges, leading to symptom relief and improved hydronephrosis. This case highlights the extreme rarity of ureteral chondroma, the diagnostic challenge of differentiating it from malignancy, and the importance of histopathological confirmation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 103209"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145106427","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}
Yacob Sheiferawe Seman , Michael Teklehaimanot Abera , Habtamu Tieka Tema , Isa Salo Abdo , Fadil Nuredin Abrar , Hamlet Asfaw Gebreselassie
{"title":"Paratesticular myxofibrosarcoma in an adult male: A rare case in an unusual anatomical site","authors":"Yacob Sheiferawe Seman , Michael Teklehaimanot Abera , Habtamu Tieka Tema , Isa Salo Abdo , Fadil Nuredin Abrar , Hamlet Asfaw Gebreselassie","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103212","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103212","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Myxofibrosarcoma is a rare malignant soft tissue tumor, most commonly affecting the extremities of elderly individuals. Paratesticular involvement is extremely uncommon and often presents a diagnostic challenge. We present the case of a male patient who presented with a painless, progressively enlarging right-sided scrotal swelling of 4 years’ duration. Clinical examination revealed a large scrotal mass with a non-palpable right testicle. Imaging and histopathological evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of paratesticular myxofibrosarcoma. We will mainly discuss the clinical presentation, imaging findings, and pathological features of this rare tumor.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 103212"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145106429","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":"Concurrent prostatic stromal tumor of uncertain malignant potential and prostatic adenocarcinoma: A case report exhibiting advantages of a Multidisciplinary Team","authors":"Nicolaj Dahl Andersen , Mads Ryø Jochumsen , Tomas Frahm Nielsen , Sofie Møller Graff , Kasper Drimer Berg , Frederik Ehlern Larsen","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103213","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103213","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Prostatic stromal tumor of uncertain malignant potential is a rare tumor of the prostatic gland. We present a case, in which the tumor was found alongside prostatic adenocarcinoma, that was evaluated in a Multidisciplinary Team setting, consisting of urologists, nuclear medicine specialists, radiologists and pathologists, and through surgery was successfully treated. The case report suggests that this multidisciplinary approach might improve clinical decision making in cases of limited evidence based recommendations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 103213"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145106423","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}