Does intraprostatic inflammation have a role in the pathogenesis and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia?

Objective: To compare the incidence of acute and/or chronic intraprostatic inflammation (ACI) in men undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for urinary retention and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), as recently a role was suggested for ACI in the pathogenesis and progression of BPH, and urinary retention is considered an endpoint in the natural history of this condition.

Patients And Methods: Details of TURPs done between January 2003 and December 2005 at one institution were obtained from the operating theatre database. Patients were divided by indication (retention/LUTS).

The secret of the phantom stone: a case report.

A 50-year old man, who has a history of allergies to i.v. contrast and NSAID, was presented with right renal colic.

Case report: Minimally invasive treatment of an unusual obstructive ectopic upper pole ureter.

An 18-year old man presented with left loin pain and recurrent urinary tract infections. Ultrasound and IVU revealed a duplex left kidney with hydronephrosis of the upper pole moiety. F-15 Mag-3 renography confirmed obstruction of the upper pole moiety.

Role of i.v. urography in patients with haematuria.

Objective: Traditionally, patients presenting with haematuria undergo a series of investigations, including urine cytology, cystoscopy, i.v. urography (IVU) and renal tract ultrasound (US).