[Intra-operative autotransfusion].

Following a short history of auto-transfusion performed during surgery the authors review, in connection with a case, the indications, contraindications and the advantages of the procedure. By making a comparison with the common type of transfusion they conclude that this method is worthy of application when severe loss of blood occurs during surgery and in the gynecological cases.

[Renal adenoma].

The authors present a case of renal adenoma, a benign renal tumour rarely encountered in the clinic, especially of this size (9/10 cm), and diagnosed intravitam as an obstructive urinary syndrome, with destruction of the renal parenchyma and suppression of the renal function. The patient's condition was good after nephrectomy.

[Primary malignant lymphoma of the prostate].

The authors present a case of primary malignant lymphoma of the prostate in a patient aged 62 years. The clinical aspect was not different from that of a common adenoma of the prostate, complicated by acute retention of urine. The patient benefited from surgery, and a classical method was applied (transvesical adenomectomy with Nowac drainage).