Urology Case ReportsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-03DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103365
Rani Jaspers, Veerle De Boe, Robby Lamoury, Dirk Michielsen
{"title":"Congenital prepubic sinus in a female infant: a case report","authors":"Rani Jaspers, Veerle De Boe, Robby Lamoury, Dirk Michielsen","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103365","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103365","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Congenital prepubic sinus (CPS) or fistula is a very rare congenital anomaly, typically presenting as a punctiform opening on the midline overlying the pubis, often with a purulent discharge. Multiple pathogeneses have been proposed in literature but the exact etiology remains unclear as anatomical and pathological features of CPS are often different from one another. We report the diagnosis and successful surgical treatment of congenital CPS in a 2-month-old female infant.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"65 ","pages":"Article 103365"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146188674","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}
Urology Case ReportsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2024-03-30DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102718
Serkan Akan, Umut Arslan, Esin Yigitbasi Kilic
{"title":"Penile acrochordon: An unusual site of presentation and the role of the androgen receptors","authors":"Serkan Akan, Umut Arslan, Esin Yigitbasi Kilic","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102718","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102718","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Acrochordons are polypoid, skin-colored lesions and usually present at the site of skin folds. They are extremely rare on the glans penis. To the best of our knowledge, in English literature, this report presents the first case of an androgen receptor-positive penile acrochordon, which is located on the glans penis and showed a rapid growth along with body development during puberty.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"65 ","pages":"Article 102718"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140399839","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}
Urology Case ReportsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-23DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103325
Rita Palanjian , Jonathan A. Seaman , Erika Bracamonte , Juan Chipollini
{"title":"Penile squamous cell carcinoma masquerading as Fournier's Gangrene: A case of a young patient with aggressive, metastatic disease","authors":"Rita Palanjian , Jonathan A. Seaman , Erika Bracamonte , Juan Chipollini","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103325","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103325","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a rapidly progressive necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum and genitals. Although most cases result from polymicrobial infection, rare reports describe secondary causes that mimic FG, including malignancy. We present a man in his forties with clinical and radiographic findings concerning for FG who was ultimately found to have locally advanced, metastatic penile squamous cell carcinoma. This case illustrates that necrotic, infected tumors may masquerade as necrotizing soft-tissue infections, delaying oncologic diagnosis and limiting therapeutic options. Early consideration of underlying malignancy is warranted in atypical, refractory, or rapidly progressive presentations of presumed FG.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"65 ","pages":"Article 103325"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145897992","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}
Urology Case ReportsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-23DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103323
Amal Abdullahi Abdi , Abdullahi Hassan Elmi , Fahmo Hussein Ibrahim
{"title":"Urinary obstruction caused by urethral stones in a pediatric patient with hypospadias: a rare Case Report in Somalia","authors":"Amal Abdullahi Abdi , Abdullahi Hassan Elmi , Fahmo Hussein Ibrahim","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103323","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103323","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urethral stones are an uncommon cause of urinary blockage in children, particularly in those with congenital anomalies such as hypospadias. We present a 5-year-old boy with distal hypospadias who experienced repeated episodes of urinary retention and intermittent painful urination. During surgical repair, small urethral stones were identified at the stenotic meatus. The patient underwent a successful tubularized-incised plate hypospadias repair, resulting in normal voiding and resolution of obstruction. This case highlights the importance of considering urethral calculi in children with congenital urethral anomalies to prevent recurrent urinary retention and related complications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"65 ","pages":"Article 103323"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145898024","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}
Urology Case ReportsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-13DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103375
Abdishakur Mohamed Abdi , Abdisalam Ismail Hassan , Abdirahman Ahmed Mohamud , Balqiz Mohamed Kulle , Ahmed Muhammad Bashir
{"title":"Epidermal inclusion cyst following type III female genital mutilation in a 10-year-Old girl: A rare pediatric presentation","authors":"Abdishakur Mohamed Abdi , Abdisalam Ismail Hassan , Abdirahman Ahmed Mohamud , Balqiz Mohamed Kulle , Ahmed Muhammad Bashir","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103375","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103375","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Female genital mutilation, particularly Type III infibulation, is associated with multiple delayed complications, including the rare development of epidermal inclusion cysts due to traumatic implantation of epidermal tissue. We describe a 10-year-old Somali girl who presented with a progressively enlarging clitoral mass and purulent discharge one year after undergoing Type III FGM. Examination revealed a well-defined cystic lesion, which was completely excised surgically with clitoral reconstruction. Histopathology confirmed an epidermal inclusion cyst. The patient recovered uneventfully without recurrence. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing rare FGM-related complications in children and promoting culturally sensitive care and prevention efforts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"65 ","pages":"Article 103375"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147310977","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":"Primary prostatic yolk sac tumor: A rare case report and literature review","authors":"Minjing Shi , Guoping Ren , Yutao Zhang , Yuhao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103384","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103384","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Primary prostatic yolk sac tumor is extremely rare, with only 9 cases documented in the literature. Because of the unusual anatomic location and diverse histological patterns, prostatic yolk sac tumor is diagnostically challenging. Here, we report a case of prostatic yolk sac tumor and review the relevant literature, focusing on its clinical presentation, pathological features, therapeutic approaches, and prognosis, with the aim of providing additional experience and insight to aid in the diagnosis and management of this entity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"65 ","pages":"Article 103384"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147327120","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}
Urology Case ReportsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-19DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103381
Feng Xiong, Jianan Gong, Yifu Li, Yan Wang
{"title":"Adult renal lymphangioma misdiagnosed as a simple renal cyst: A case report","authors":"Feng Xiong, Jianan Gong, Yifu Li, Yan Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103381","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103381","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Renal lymphangioma is rare in adults and easily misdiagnosed due to non-specific clinical and imaging features. A 49-year-old Chinese male was admitted after routine physical examination detected a right renal cyst, with CT indicating a cystic lesion. He underwent laparoscopic surgery, and postoperative pathology confirmed renal lymphangioma. No recurrence was noted during 16-month follow-up. Clinicians should maintain high suspicion for this entity when evaluating adult renal cystic lesions, as pathological examination is the gold standard for diagnosis and surgical intervention yields favorable outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"65 ","pages":"Article 103381"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147327610","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}
Urology Case ReportsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-15DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103318
Marisa Couto , Maria João Oura , Nuno Teixeira Tavares , Miguel Barbosa , Pedro Pereira , Rui Pinto , Isabel Augusto
{"title":"Pathway from lichen sclerosus to squamous cell carcinoma of the penis: the oncologist's perspective","authors":"Marisa Couto , Maria João Oura , Nuno Teixeira Tavares , Miguel Barbosa , Pedro Pereira , Rui Pinto , Isabel Augusto","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103318","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103318","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Male genital lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder with malignant potential, transforming into penile squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in up to 30 % of cases. We report a 59-year-old man diagnosed with LS in 2008 after circumcision, without follow-up. Sixteen years later, he developed a suspicious induration of the balanopreputial sulcus. Partial penectomy and lymphadenectomy revealed a pT2N3 SCC with adjacent LS. Rapid local recurrence required total penile amputation, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy. This case underscores the strong LS–SCC association and the need for early recognition, continuous surveillance, and timely multidisciplinary management to prevent delayed diagnosis and radical surgery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"65 ","pages":"Article 103318"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145980324","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}
Urology Case ReportsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-21DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103354
Nicholas Nordin, Ronkino McCoy, Shimron Brown, Nikhil Gopal
{"title":"Congenital Renal arteriovenous malformation: An unusual cause of clot retention – Case report and review of the literature","authors":"Nicholas Nordin, Ronkino McCoy, Shimron Brown, Nikhil Gopal","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103354","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103354","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A 35-year-old male with no prior medical or surgical history presented with clot retention. Cystoscopy revealed bloody efflux from the left ureteral orifice. Ureteroscopy showed clots within the left lower renal moiety. CT angiogram and renal angiography confirmed a renal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) that was successfully embolized. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a congenital renal AVM in a duplex collecting system. Prior cases of congenital renal AVM presenting with gross hematuria are reviewed. This is an unusual cause of gross hematuria in patients, which occasionally can be severe. Nonetheless, selective angioembolization provides excellent outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"65 ","pages":"Article 103354"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146078488","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}
Urology Case ReportsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-27DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103361
Michael Dagovetz , Melanie Fox , Suchit Patel , Monique Germain , Anthony Khuu , Eric Kim
{"title":"Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the prostate with coexisting separate adenocarcinoma: A case report and review of the literature","authors":"Michael Dagovetz , Melanie Fox , Suchit Patel , Monique Germain , Anthony Khuu , Eric Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103361","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103361","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Primary squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) of the prostate is a rare, aggressive malignancy that presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We present a unique case of PSCC arising from squamous metaplasia coexisting with a separate adenocarcinoma, forming a collision tumor. Dual-tracer imaging demonstrated distinct FDG and PSMA-avid metastases, reflecting independent biology. This case represents, to our knowledge, the first report of a true prostatic collision tumor with independent PSCC and adenocarcinoma, expanding the spectrum of prostate cancer variants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38188,"journal":{"name":"Urology Case Reports","volume":"65 ","pages":"Article 103361"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146078539","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}