{"title":"Labial adhesions due to vulvovaginal lichen planus suspected to be caused by angiotensin II receptor blocker","authors":"Yugo Sawada, Yasuhide Kitagawa, Atsushi Tanaka, Shunsuke Harada, Masayoshi Jimmy Nomura","doi":"10.1002/iju5.12815","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iju5.12815","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Lichenoid drug eruption, induced by gold or cardiovascular drugs, is one of the causes of lichen planus, and vulvovaginal erosive lichen planus can cause labial adhesions. However, few studies have focused on drugs as a cause of labial adhesions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Case presentation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We encountered a 78-year-old woman with labial adhesions, vulvodynia, and itching of the vulva. The cause was thought to be lichenoid drug eruption from an angiotensin II receptor blocker. After discontinuation of the drug, vulvodynia and pruritus resolved quickly, the pathology showed improvement, and labial adhesions did not recur after detachment.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An angiotensin II receptor blocker was a suspected cause of vulvovaginal erosive lichen planus, which causes labial adhesions. Physicians should recognize the possible cause of labial adhesions secondary to lichenoid drug eruption.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52909,"journal":{"name":"IJU Case Reports","volume":"8 2","pages":"100-103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/iju5.12815","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530592","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}
Taro Akai, Naoki Kawamorita, Tetsuro Shiraiwa, Mahoro Watanabe, Tomonori Sato, Takuma Sato, Emi Yokoyama, Masumi Ishibashi, Zen Watanabe, Akihiro Ito
{"title":"A severe case of the bladder inversion treated by total cystectomy and hysterectomy with ileal conduit","authors":"Taro Akai, Naoki Kawamorita, Tetsuro Shiraiwa, Mahoro Watanabe, Tomonori Sato, Takuma Sato, Emi Yokoyama, Masumi Ishibashi, Zen Watanabe, Akihiro Ito","doi":"10.1002/iju5.12795","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iju5.12795","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Female pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is considered a borderline disease between urology and gynecology and is treated by reconstructive surgery, which restores the organs to their original positions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Case presentation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An 82-year-old woman with bladder and uterine prolapse at POP-Q Stage IV was treated with an indwelling catheter for voiding dysfunction. Eventually, the catheter has been often spontaneously removed when pelvic organ prolapse occurs, resulting in a diagnosis of bladder inversion. Because of bladder inversion and low bladder capacity at the time of bladder retraction, the patient underwent total cystectomy, combined with total hysterectomy, colpopexy, and posterior colporraphy, and ileal conduit.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The cases of complete bladder and uterine prolapse combined with bladder inversion, total hysterectomy, colpopexy, posterior colporraphy, and ileal conduit were performed safely. Considering urinary function, surgery without organ preservation with urinary diversion may be an option.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52909,"journal":{"name":"IJU Case Reports","volume":"8 2","pages":"85-88"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/iju5.12795","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530793","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":"Spontaneous hemorrhage in adrenal myelolipoma treated with elective laparoscopic adrenalectomy following selective arterial embolization","authors":"Itsuho Ito, Kosuke Takehara, Yuya Miyazaki, Ayaka Tsuchiyama, Yuta Mukae, Koichi Hayakawa, Ichiro Sakamoto, Junji Irie, Junichi Watanabe","doi":"10.1002/iju5.12821","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iju5.12821","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Adrenal myelolipoma is a benign adrenal tumor that is typically asymptomatic and is rarely associated with hemorrhage or rupture. Here, we present a case of adrenal myelolipoma with spontaneous hemorrhage.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Case presentation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A 72-year-old man with a history of obesity and hypertension visited the Department of Emergency Medicine with a sudden onset of severe left flank pain. Enhanced computed tomography showed a left adrenal tumor containing a fat component with a focus of contrast medium visualized extravasation. The patient was diagnosed with adrenal myelolipoma with spontaneous hemorrhage. Selective adrenal arterial embolization was performed to manage the severe pain, and the condition immediately improved. Four months later, laparoscopic left adrenalectomy was performed via a transperitoneal approach. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of adrenal myelolipoma.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Urgent transarterial embolization followed by elective laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a safe and minimally invasive treatment option for managing adrenal myelolipomas with hemorrhage.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52909,"journal":{"name":"IJU Case Reports","volume":"8 2","pages":"114-117"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/iju5.12821","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530646","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":"Large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the kidney effectively treated by nivolumab and ipilimumab","authors":"Nodoka Okubo, Takashi Kabuto, Hisato Kobayashi, Junya Kimura, Yoshiaki Imamura, Masaya Seki, So Inamura, Minekatsu Taga, Masato Fukushima, Naoki Terada","doi":"10.1002/iju5.12798","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iju5.12798","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Neuroendocrine tumors originating in the kidney are rare, and standard treatments are not established.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Case presentation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An 80-years-old man was referred to our hospital with renal dysfunction and a left renal mass. Based on CT and bone scintigraphy results, he was diagnosed as having a large left renal tumor with a thrombus in the inferior vena cava, harboring lymph node, liver, lung, and left iliac bone metastasis. The renal biopsy indicated a large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. Treatment with nivolumab + ipilimumab was introduced. The local and metastatic tumors had shrunk. Subsequently, treatment with nivolumab has remained effective for >2 years.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This case demonstrates the efficacy of treatment with the immune-checkpoint inhibitors against large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the kidney.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52909,"journal":{"name":"IJU Case Reports","volume":"8 2","pages":"89-92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/iju5.12798","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530375","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}
Naoki Imasato, Shugo Yajima, Ryo Andy Ogasawara, Minoru Inoue, Kohei Hirose, Ken Sekiya, Madoka Kataoka, Yasukazu Nakanishi, Hitoshi Masuda
{"title":"Salvage robot-assisted radical prostatectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection for radiorecurrent prostate cancer in a patient with a previous history of rectal cancer surgery","authors":"Naoki Imasato, Shugo Yajima, Ryo Andy Ogasawara, Minoru Inoue, Kohei Hirose, Ken Sekiya, Madoka Kataoka, Yasukazu Nakanishi, Hitoshi Masuda","doi":"10.1002/iju5.12817","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iju5.12817","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Severe adhesions render salvage robot-assisted radical prostatectomy challenging in the treatment of patients with prostate cancer who have previously undergone colorectal cancer surgery.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Case presentation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A 76-year-old Japanese man who had previously undergone low anterior resection for rectal cancer presented with an elevated prostate-specific antigen level, indicating a recurrence of prostate cancer that had been treated with intensity-modulated radiation and androgen deprivation therapies. During the salvage robot-assisted radical prostatectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection, severe adhesions were noted between the posterior aspect of the prostate and the intestine. The adhesions were successfully dissected under digital rectal examination and transrectal ultrasound guidance.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Salvage robot-assisted radical prostatectomy after rectal cancer can be challenging. The use of transrectal ultrasound and digital rectal examination can facilitate the procedure. Screening for prostate cancer prior to colorectal cancer surgery could potentially allow for simultaneous resections.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52909,"journal":{"name":"IJU Case Reports","volume":"8 2","pages":"104-107"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/iju5.12817","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530242","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}
Miguel Toledo Jiménez, David Carracedo Calvo, Pietro Moscatiello, Alessandro Fiorillo, Rebeca Quintana Álvarez, Nathalie Pereira Rodríguez, Irene Hernández Bermejo, Iñigo Miñana Toscano, Miguel Sánchez Encinas
{"title":"Treatment of recurrent priapism using proximal shunt: Quackles technique","authors":"Miguel Toledo Jiménez, David Carracedo Calvo, Pietro Moscatiello, Alessandro Fiorillo, Rebeca Quintana Álvarez, Nathalie Pereira Rodríguez, Irene Hernández Bermejo, Iñigo Miñana Toscano, Miguel Sánchez Encinas","doi":"10.1002/iju5.12818","DOIUrl":"10.1002/iju5.12818","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Recurrent priapism is a rare variant of ischemic priapism that involves recurrent erections typically lasting less than 4 h. The primary goal of treatment is to prevent future episodes, with options ranging from pharmacological treatments to various surgeries.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Case presentation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A 38-year-old man experienced multiple episodes of priapism that were refractory to angioembolization of an arteriocavernous fistula and oral treatment with Cetirizine and Bicalutamide. After the patient refused intracavernous self-injections, various surgical options were considered. Ultimately, a proximal penile shunt surgery with a cavernosal–spongiosal shunt using the Quackles technique was chosen, which proved effective in preventing episodes and did not affect the patient's erectile function.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Penile shunt surgery using the Quackles proximal technique is a safe and effective option for the treatment of recurrent priapism.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52909,"journal":{"name":"IJU Case Reports","volume":"8 1","pages":"73-76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11693094/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142923922","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":"A case of choroidal metastasis from renal cell carcinoma significantly reduced by radiotherapy","authors":"Koichiro Kanazawa, Shinnosuke Oishi, Akihiko Sakamoto, Kuniaki Tanabe, Kazutaka Sugiyama, Akihiko Matsumoto, Akari Arakawa, Hiromi Matsunaga, Takafumi Harada, Haruki Kume","doi":"10.1002/iju5.12819","DOIUrl":"10.1002/iju5.12819","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Choroidal metastasis from renal cell carcinoma is relatively rare and unresponsive to systemic treatment.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Case presentation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A man in his eighties with left renal cell carcinoma and pulmonary metastasis developed visual impairment in the left eye during primary treatment with ipilimumab and nivolumab followed by secondary treatment with cabozantinib. Consultation with an ophthalmologist revealed choroidal metastasis, which was subsequently treated with local radiotherapy (3 Gy × 10 Fr), resulting in a significant reduction in the metastatic lesions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>If visual impairment arises while treating renal cell carcinoma, it is essential to consider the possibility of intraocular metastasis. In terms of treatment, local therapies such as radiotherapy should be taken into consideration.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52909,"journal":{"name":"IJU Case Reports","volume":"8 1","pages":"77-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11693109/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142924121","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":"Cytokine release syndrome treated with tocilizumab following ipilimumab–nivolumab combination therapy in advanced renal cell carcinoma","authors":"Toru Inoue, Akiko Todaka, Masahiro Fuse, Shuntaro Suzuki, Shinya Sejiyama, Tadasuke Ando, Toshitaka Shin","doi":"10.1002/iju5.12812","DOIUrl":"10.1002/iju5.12812","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Cytokine release syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Its occurrence in renal cell carcinoma treated with combination therapy is less recognized and poses significant management challenges.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Case presentation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A 50-year-old male with metastatic renal cell carcinoma developed severe cytokine release syndrome after receiving ipilimumab–nivolumab combination therapy. The patient presented with high fever, fatigue, and elevated inflammatory markers. Early recognition and prompt intervention with tocilizumab led to rapid clinical improvement.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This case highlights the importance of increased awareness, prompt recognition, and targeted management of cytokine release syndrome in renal cell carcinoma patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor combination therapy. The rapid response to tocilizumab suggests its potential efficacy in managing immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced cytokine release syndrome.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52909,"journal":{"name":"IJU Case Reports","volume":"8 1","pages":"64-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11693111/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142923319","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":"Afebrile tuberculous prostatic abscess with rectal fistula after intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin immunotherapy","authors":"Tatsuhiro Sawada, Ayaka Igarashi, Seiji Arai, Akira Ohtsu, Yuji Fujizuka, Shun Nakazawa, Yoshitaka Sekine, Hidekazu Koike, Yosuke Furuya, Kazuhiro Suzuki","doi":"10.1002/iju5.12814","DOIUrl":"10.1002/iju5.12814","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin immunotherapy is generally a safe treatment for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer but sometimes causes complications.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Case presentation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The patient was an 80-year-old man who had undergone Bacillus Calmette-Guérin immunotherapy for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Two months later, he developed an irregular pelvic mass surrounding the prostate and rectum with no fever. A colonoscopy showed purulent mucus discharge in the lower rectum, and a CT-guided needle biopsy revealed epithelioid granuloma containing Langhans giant cells. Although acid-fast bacteria culture and PCR of biopsy samples were negative, he was clinically diagnosed with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin-related tuberculous prostatic abscess spreading to the rectum. After receiving combined antitubercular drugs for 6 months, his discomfort disappeared with almost complete shrinkage of the prostatic abscess.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Tuberculous prostatic abscess is a rare complication associated with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin immunotherapy and sometimes induces rectal fistula. Conservative treatment with antitubercular drugs is efficient and safe for treatment of tuberculous prostatic abscess.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52909,"journal":{"name":"IJU Case Reports","volume":"8 1","pages":"69-72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11693102/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142922197","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":"Total en bloc spondylectomy in testicular immature teratoma: Long-term survival amidst vertebral metastasis escalated by growing teratoma syndrome","authors":"Masahiro Tamaki, Kouhei Maruno, Tatsuya Hazama, Toshifumi Takahashi, Yuya Yamada, Masakazu Nakashima, Kazuro Kikkawa, Noriyuki Ito","doi":"10.1002/iju5.12810","DOIUrl":"10.1002/iju5.12810","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We present a rare case of long-term survival following metastasectomy for lumbar metastasis with growing teratoma syndrome.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Case presentation</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An 18-year-old man presented with left scrotal mass and lumbago. Alpha-fetoprotein was elevated to 648.8 ng/mL, while human chorionic gonadotropin and lactate hydrogenase were normal. Pathology of left inguinal orchiectomy revealed immature teratoma, and computed tomography confirmed a single metastasis in the second lumbar vertebra. After two courses of bleomycin, etoposide, cisplatin chemotherapy, alpha-fetoprotein decreased, but computed tomography confirmed an enlarged lumbar metastasis. A vertebral biopsy demonstrated teratoma with a dominant mature component, and growing teratoma syndrome was suspected. Following additional etoposide, cisplatin chemotherapy, and normalization of alfa-fetoprotein, total spondylectomy was performed. Vertebral pathology proved mature teratoma. After adjuvant chemotherapy, he has been recurrence-free for 17 years.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Spondylectomy of a single metastatic vertebra contributed to long-term survival in a testicular teratoma case.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":52909,"journal":{"name":"IJU Case Reports","volume":"8 1","pages":"60-63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11693100/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142923921","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}