{"title":"Giant calyceal diverticulum diagnosed in pregnancy: A case report of successful percutaneous catheter management during pregnancy and robot-assisted calyceal diverticulectomy after delivery","authors":"Takashi Sakaguchi, Yoichi Osako, Akihiko Mitsuke, Risako Ogawa, Himawari Takeyama, Ryosuke Matsushita, Hirofumi Yoshino, Shuichi Tatarano, Hideki Enokida","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.102935","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.102935","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We report our experience with a pregnant patient with a giant calyceal diverticulum—a very rare presentation. A 30-year-old pregnant woman was referred to our department with left flank pain at 7 weeks of gestation. Ultrasonography and computed tomography showed a giant cystic lesion on the left kidney. Single-puncture drainage was performed, but when fluid immediately reaccumulated, a percutaneous catheter was placed. We suspected a fistula between the cystic lesion and renal pelvis. After delivery, we made a definitive diagnosis of a calyceal diverticulum and successfully performed robot-assisted calyceal diverticulectomy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"59 ","pages":"Article 102935"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11786649/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143081587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sarah Lorger , Stuart Jackson , Ayesha Mukhtiar , Leonardo Santos , Paul Gassner
{"title":"A rare case of lipomatous ganglioneuroma of the adrenal gland","authors":"Sarah Lorger , Stuart Jackson , Ayesha Mukhtiar , Leonardo Santos , Paul Gassner","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.102933","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.102933","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lipomatous ganglioneuroma's are exceedingly rare benign tumours. They originate from the neuroepithelium along the sympathetic ganglia. These rare tumours have been reported generally in the posterior mediastinum and retroperitoneum. We describe a case of a lipomatous ganglioneuroma in the adrenal gland. This case is unique as it has a lipid poor appearance on computed tomography with normal metabolic activity. To our knowledge this is the second case reported within the adrenal gland.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"59 ","pages":"Article 102933"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11770493/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143060846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Case report: Comprehensive evaluation and management of male infertility with complete AZFC microdeletion and undescended testicle","authors":"Niyazi Emre Turgut , Mehmet Murad Basar","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.102934","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.102934","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This case report presents a 31-year-old male patient with primary infertility, a unilaterally undescended testicle, and a complete AZFc microdeletion. Despite failed attempts at testicular sperm extraction, the patient underwent successful microscopic testicular sperm extraction and subsequent viable sperm extraction, leading to successful fertilization through intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). The report underscores the potential for successful ICSI in male infertility cases with complex genetic and reproductive issues, highlighting the importance of comprehensive genetic evaluation and individualized reproductive techniques in managing male infertility associated with undescended testicle and genetic anomalies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"59 ","pages":"Article 102934"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11780711/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143068468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wentao Yu , Wei Gong , Fuhan Zhao , Guan Zhang , Zhenyu Liu , Tiejun Pan
{"title":"A case report of hypospadias combined with polyorchidism","authors":"Wentao Yu , Wei Gong , Fuhan Zhao , Guan Zhang , Zhenyu Liu , Tiejun Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102924","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102924","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hypospadias is a common congenital malformation of the reproductive system; however, to date, no cases of hypospadias complicated by polyorchidism have been reported in the literature. This article reports a case of a 1-year-old boy presenting with hypospadias, who was also diagnosed with polyorchidism combined with cryptorchidism. Preoperative Doppler ultrasound revealed two testes on the right side, and an atrophic testis on the left. After surgical treatment, the patient recovered well and was discharged. Hypospadias combined with polyorchidism is highly prone to misdiagnosis or missed diagnoses. This case provides insight into the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102924"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11750287/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143013399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gigantic retroperitoneal pararenal ancient schwannoma masquerading as a mesenchymal malignancy: A diagnostic conundrum","authors":"Neha Aggarwal, Shaivy Malik, Charanjeet Ahluwalia","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102920","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102920","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ancient schwannoma is a rare benign variant of schwannoma with marked degenerative changes, often mimicking malignancies, particularly when retroperitoneal and pararenal. A 34-year-old woman presented with a rapidly growing 15 cm retroperitoneal pararenal mass. Imaging suggested an aggressive malignancy. Surgical resection and histopathology revealed a well-encapsulated tumor with degenerative changes, nuclear atypia, and strong S100 positivity, confirming ancient schwannoma. Complete excision achieved negative margins, and follow-up showed no recurrence. Diagnostic challenges arise from its rarity and atypical features. Histopathology is crucial for differentiation from malignancies. Ancient schwannomas should be considered for large retroperitoneal masses to ensure accurate diagnosis and management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102920"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11741072/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143013494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhipeng Yan , Baoqun Xu , Maokun Sun , Heng Zhang , Xiaolu Sun , Lihua Li , Yulan Gao , Yunji Sun
{"title":"Neurofibroma of bladder: A case report and literature review","authors":"Zhipeng Yan , Baoqun Xu , Maokun Sun , Heng Zhang , Xiaolu Sun , Lihua Li , Yulan Gao , Yunji Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102929","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102929","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To improve the understanding and treatment level of urogenital nerve fibroma by sharing the clinical manifestations, imaging features, and pathological characteristics of a case of urogenital nerve fibroma.The patient was a middle-aged male with initial symptoms of painless gross hematuria, bladder irritation, and pelvic mass. Imaging examination showed a bladder mass, and transurethral bladder tumor resection was performed to reduce the tumor. Pathology was confirmed to be bladder neurofibroma. After 6 months of surgery, follow-up examination showed a significant reduction in tumor volume and no recurrence. The successful diagnostic and therapeutic experience of this case can be referenced for clinical practice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102929"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11758819/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143048141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alessandro Vengjer , André Segura da Motta , Matheus Campos Alves Corrêa , Julia Corazza Nitta Yoshisaki , Marcelo Ribeiro de Azevedo , Olavo Napoleão de Araújo Neto
{"title":"Gallbladder perforation in a patient undergoing PCNL: Case report and literature review","authors":"Alessandro Vengjer , André Segura da Motta , Matheus Campos Alves Corrêa , Julia Corazza Nitta Yoshisaki , Marcelo Ribeiro de Azevedo , Olavo Napoleão de Araújo Neto","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102925","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102925","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) is an effective therapeutic approach in cases of lithiasis, which is prone to complications. In this report we present a case of a 52-year-old female patient with recurrent episodes of lithiasis and, after PCNL, evolution with pain and abdominal distension on the 2nd post-operative day due to a perforation of the gallbladder. An exploratory laparotomy was performed, leading to clinical improvement, and the patient was discharged from the hospital on the 7th day after resolving the choleperitoneum. This report addresses a rare, life-threatening complication of PCNL with limited literature available on the subject.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102925"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11741040/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143013493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xuechuan Yan , Kai Zhao , Zongliang Zhang , Xinbao Yin , Guanqun Zhu , Han Yang , Ke Wang
{"title":"Retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for multiple T1b renal carcinomas in a solitary kidney: A case report","authors":"Xuechuan Yan , Kai Zhao , Zongliang Zhang , Xinbao Yin , Guanqun Zhu , Han Yang , Ke Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102922","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102922","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This case highlights the effective use of retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RLPN) in a 73-year-old female with two large renal carcinomas in her solitary kidney, including a 7 cm deeply infiltrating mass. The RLPN procedure successfully resected both tumors with a thermal ischemia time of 28 minutes, 110 minutes of surgery, and only 30 mL of blood loss. The patient's postoperative recovery was excellent, with no hemorrhage or urine leakage and only a mild increase in serum creatinine levels. Discharged after 10 days without dialysis, this case supports RLPN as a safe, effective method for similar renal tumors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102922"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11741018/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143013496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fenizia Maffucci, Jessica Clark, Anika Rastogi, Justin Friedlander, Jay Simhan
{"title":"Transurethral unroofing of a Cowper's syringocele","authors":"Fenizia Maffucci, Jessica Clark, Anika Rastogi, Justin Friedlander, Jay Simhan","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102866","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102866","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Syringoceles are cystic dilations of the bulbourethral gland, also known as Cowper's gland. Syringoceles are a rare pathology with no standard treatment. Herein, we report the diagnosis and endoscopic management of an imperforate syringocele causing bothersome urinary symptoms in an adult male patient. We present our technique for transurethral holmium laser unroofing of a syringocele as a feasible treatment option.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102866"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11699801/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142932964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Long segment ureteral reconstruction using the prepuce: A case report","authors":"Xiaoyong Zeng, Zhenliang Qin, Xing Li, Jun Zhou, Shuai Lu, Weiwu Liu, Ying Zhan, Ruibao Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102912","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102912","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Long segment ureteral reconstruction has always posed a challenge for surgeons. We report the case of a 49 years male patient with a right ureteral obstruction between the ileal orthotopic bladder and the ureter. The patient underwent a 12cm ureteral reconstruction with the prepuce. One month after the surgery, anterograde angiography through the nephrostomy tube showed ureteral patency. After one year of postoperative follow-up, the patient's ureteral stricture did not recur. Using the prepuce as a free graft for ureteral reconstruction is one of the available options.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102912"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11732469/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142984523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}