Omar Safar , Adel Elatreisy , Saad Thamer , Saeed A. Asiri , Mahmoud Z. El Madawie , Abdulrahman Al-Aown
{"title":"Unforeseen encounter: After liver abscess drainage, a foreign body was found in the renal pelvis","authors":"Omar Safar , Adel Elatreisy , Saad Thamer , Saeed A. Asiri , Mahmoud Z. El Madawie , Abdulrahman Al-Aown","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102896","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102896","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Intrarenal foreign bodies are rare and could be iatrogenic through direct penetration, penetration through the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), or retrograde migration from the lower urinary tract. We present Intraoperatively incidental findings of an intrarenal foreign body during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) with no previous urological intervention. However, there is a significant multiple percutaneous liver abscess drainage and endoscopic procedures. This case report of a pigtail thread rupture, likely resulting from recent hepatic abscess drainage. In conclusion, Intrarenal foreign bodies are rare, and there is no standard protocol for retrieving them. However, Treatment can be challenging by retrograde intrarenal surgery and PCNL.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102896"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11652751/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142855956","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}
Jonathan Bock , Vidit Sharma , Michael Jundt , Emily Bendel , Scott Thompson
{"title":"Treatment of a high-volume retroperitoneal lymphocele with obstructive hydronephrosis following lymph node dissection via combined intra-lymphocele retrograde lymphangiography with glue embolization and sclerotherapy","authors":"Jonathan Bock , Vidit Sharma , Michael Jundt , Emily Bendel , Scott Thompson","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102895","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102895","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Management of symptomatic lymphoceles typically involves sclerotherapy and lymphangiography with embolization. When many afferent lymphatic channels are supplying a large-volume lymphocele, sclerotherapy is associated with high recurrence rate. This case presents a patient who underwent retroperitoneal lymph node dissection and developed a high-volume lymphocele that was compressing the ipsilateral ureter, causing hydronephrosis. He was treated with retrograde lymphangiography, whereby contrast dye was injected through the existing lymphocele drain and afferent lymphatics were visualized upon contrast reflux. These afferent channels were embolized and the lymphocele cavity was sclerosed, leading to reduction in lymphocele output, drain removal, and normalization of kidney function.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102895"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11664296/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142883056","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}
Gregory Apap Bologna, David Pisani, Cressida Gauci, Steven Camilleri, Simon Bugeja
{"title":"A case of xanthogranulomatous epididymitis complicated by florid testicular cystic ectasia","authors":"Gregory Apap Bologna, David Pisani, Cressida Gauci, Steven Camilleri, Simon Bugeja","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102918","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102918","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Xanthogranulomatous inflammation (XGI) is a rare, benign inflammatory condition of unclear pathogenesis, characterised by infiltration and subsequent destruction of normal tissue by lipid-laden macrophages together with lymphocytes and plasma cells. A 56-year-old gentleman was referred to the urology department of our hospital due to concerns that his right testicle felt firmer than his left over the preceding six months. He was investigated and subsequently underwent a right sided orchidectomy. The overall histopathological findings were consistent with chronic xanthogranulomatous epididymitis with testicular outflow tract obstruction and cystic ectasia of the rete testis and testicular parenchyma.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102918"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728064/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142979894","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}
Masoud Basheer Alshammari , Zainab Ali Alhassar , Abdulla Abduljaleel Alkhalifa , Abdulmalik Abdulaziz Alkhamis , Hatem Hamed Al-Thubiany
{"title":"Warfarin-ciprofloxacin interaction complicated by subcapsular renal hematoma and retroperitoneal hematoma: Case report","authors":"Masoud Basheer Alshammari , Zainab Ali Alhassar , Abdulla Abduljaleel Alkhalifa , Abdulmalik Abdulaziz Alkhamis , Hatem Hamed Al-Thubiany","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102908","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102908","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Spontaneous, non-traumatic bleeding into the subcapsular and perirenal space is a rare and potentially fatal condition known as Wunderlich syndrome (WS). It has a variety of causes including the usage of anticoagulation. Many anticoagulants including warfarin can interact with other medication and lead to potentially fatal complications, Herein, we report a case of a 47 year old female on warfarin who developed subcapsular renal hematoma and retroperitoneal hematoma after the completion of ciprofloxacin treatment course.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102908"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11732512/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142984847","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":"Pediatric renal calyceal diverticular calculi: Diagnostic and management by percutaneous nephrolithotomy “case report”","authors":"Nangue Ngansob Loïs Landry , Pankaj Wadhwa , Meera Luthra , Shweta Joshi","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102900","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102900","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Renal calyceal diverticula are rarely diagnosed in children. Calculus formation within the diverticulum is a significant complication and its management in children remains controversial. We report our experience with 1 case, managed with minimally invasive surgery.</div><div>We report one pediatric case who presented with flank pain. Physical examination, biochemistry and urinalysis were normal. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed calyceal diverticulum type II with secondary diverticular calculus. The patient underwent mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy and recovered uneventfully.</div><div>Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is safe and effective, and it can be offered as a first line therapy for symptomatic calyceal diverticular calculi in children.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102900"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11696635/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142932962","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}
Austin G. Kazarian , Caleb Q. Ashbrook , Charles F. Timmons , Craig A. Peters , Bruce J. Schlomer
{"title":"Case report of a Sertoli cell tumor with unique presentation including fevers, weight loss, and leukocytosis in a 13-year-old male","authors":"Austin G. Kazarian , Caleb Q. Ashbrook , Charles F. Timmons , Craig A. Peters , Bruce J. Schlomer","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102884","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102884","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sertoli cell tumors are a rare type of sex-cord stromal tumor. We present a case of a thirteen-year-old male presenting with 2–3 months of fevers and twenty-pound weight loss. Evaluation revealed leukocytosis, anemia, elevated systemic inflammatory markers and a negative infectious disease evaluation. An evaluation for malignancy revealed an incidental testicular mass. A radical orchiectomy lead to prompt resolution of fevers, leukocytosis, and elevated systemic inflammatory markers. Final pathology was consistent with a Sertoli cell tumor. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a Sertoli cell tumor presenting with fever, leukocytosis, and weight loss.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102884"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11664290/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142882900","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}
Bil'awal Ramadhan Amuda, Gerhard Reinaldi Situmorang, Nur Rasyid
{"title":"Unilateral chylothorax in a renal transplant recipient: A case report","authors":"Bil'awal Ramadhan Amuda, Gerhard Reinaldi Situmorang, Nur Rasyid","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102905","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102905","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chylothorax is accumulated lymphatic fluid in the pleural space. It rarely happens in end-stage renal illness patients, but possible causes are hospital-related. This case describes a 40-year-old man experiencing unilateral chylothorax after a kidney transplant. Left pleural cavity drainage shows a white, milky, cloudy, and odorless fluid. Fluid analysis findings were consistent with chylous. A chest tube was inserted, resulting in complete evacuation of fluid and total lungs expansion. No fluid accumulation was observed upon tube removal. Chylothorax is a rare complication of renal transplant. Conservative strategies with thoracostomy drainage and avoidance of oral intake and fluids are recommended.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102905"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11721510/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142972526","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}
Meghana Singh , Michael Raver , Bianca DeAgresta , Alexandra Della Pia , Sonam Saxena , Merieme Klobocista , Nitin Yerram
{"title":"Endometriosis-associated primary clear cell adenocarcinoma of the urinary bladder: A case report and literature review","authors":"Meghana Singh , Michael Raver , Bianca DeAgresta , Alexandra Della Pia , Sonam Saxena , Merieme Klobocista , Nitin Yerram","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102916","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102916","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Primary clear cell adenocarcinoma (CCA) of the urinary bladder is a rare and aggressive malignancy. Few reports in the literature describe this presentation, as associated with malignant transformation of endometriosis. This case highlights the complex etiology of this variant of CCA, initially diagnosed using comprehensive imaging and genetic analysis, and subsequently confirmed through extensive surgical intervention and chemotherapy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102916"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11732500/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142984455","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}
Abdirahman Burale , Elias Sertse , Solomon Bishaw , Ferid A. Abubeker , Musse Ahmed , Samatar Abshir Mohamed , Hassan Sh Abdirahman Elmi
{"title":"Conservative management of grade 5 renal injury: Case report","authors":"Abdirahman Burale , Elias Sertse , Solomon Bishaw , Ferid A. Abubeker , Musse Ahmed , Samatar Abshir Mohamed , Hassan Sh Abdirahman Elmi","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102910","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102910","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Blunt trauma is a common cause of renal injuries, usually managed conservatively unless there's hemodynamic instability, which warrants surgery. We present a case of a 22-year-old male with isolated Grade 5 renal injury, diagnosed via CT scan after blunt trauma. Despite the severity, he was successfully treated without surgery through conservative management in the ICU, with frequent monitoring and stabilization of his condition. While the best approach for hemodynamically stable Grade 5 renal injuries remains debated, our case suggests that conservative management is a viable option when patients are carefully monitored for any signs of instability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102910"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11721801/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142972524","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}
Viktoriya Boncheva, Omid Yassaie, Andrew Kennedy-Smith
{"title":"Primary malignant melanoma of the female urethra: A case report","authors":"Viktoriya Boncheva, Omid Yassaie, Andrew Kennedy-Smith","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102909","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102909","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Primary malignant mucosal melanoma of the female urethra is extremely rare and associated with high recurrence rates and exceptionally poor 5-year survival. Due to its rarity, treatment strategies are heterogenous and often extrapolated from the treatment of other more common types of melanomas. Herein, we describe a case of malignant melanoma of the urethra in a Caucasian female.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102909"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11721210/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142972525","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}