Role of 18F-FDG PET/CT for detection of recurrence and metastases in renal cell carcinoma-are we underusing PET/CT?

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography- computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) scan with computed tomography (CT) scan for detecting recurrence and metastasis in renal cell carcinoma patients. METHODS This retrospective study included patients from October 2013 to April 2017. Contrast-enhanced CT and PET/CT scans were compared and correlated with histopathology or/and follow-up studies.

Serum Alkaline Phosphatase in Newly Diagnosed Genito-Urinary Cancers-Do We Need to Review the Guidelines?

Objectives: To evaluate the role of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) as marker of bone metastases in patients of genitourinary cancers compared to bone scan, and to correlate with NCCN guidelines.

Methods: This retro-prospective, observational study included all newly diagnosed patients of renal, bladder (muscle invasive) and prostate cancers who presented from July 2014 to March 2017. For diagnosis of bone metastases, ALP groups (raised/normal) were compared with bone scan (positive/negative).

Malignant mesothelioma of tunica vaginalis without any risk factors: An uncommon case.

Malignant mesothelioma (MM) of the tunica vaginalis (TV) is a rare tumor. It is seen in elderly patients, with painless scrotal swelling being the most common presentation. The exact etiology is unknown; a few risk factors have been suggested.

Routine double-J stenting for live related donor kidney transplant recipients: It doesn't serve the purpose, but does it serve a better purpose?

Purpose: Despite meticulous techniques, surgical complications continue to be problematic in kidney transplant recipients. Role of routine stenting to reduce complications is controversial. In this study, we compare incidence of early urological complications, lymphoceles, urinary tract infections (UTI) and graft function; with or without double-J stenting.

Retroperitoneal fibrosis-clinical presentation and outcome analysis from urological perspective.

Purpose: To study clinical presentation, laboratory results, imaging findings and treatment options and outcomes of retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF). To determine whether it follows the same natural course and response to treatment in the Asian population as in the Western world.

Materials And Methods: Medical records of patients diagnosed with RPF on imaging and histopathology between February 2010 and April 2016 were reviewed.