Effects of systemic anti-androgen drugs on the ocular surface.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of systemic anti-androgen drugs on tear function tests and the ocular surface.

Methods: Sixty-four male subjects were included in this study. Subjects who were on anti-androgen treatment for prostate cancer (Group A, n: 31) and those who had received only surgical treatment for prostate cancer (Group B, n: 17) were recruited from the department of urology.

The comparative analysis of the three dilatation techniques in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Which one is safer?

Objectives: Introduction of the "access sheet" is one of the most important steps steps of the percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) intervention. In creating the access tract, various dilatators (balloon, metal) are used and different need-based dilatation tools were developed. In this study, we aimed to compare the mechanical Amplatz dilatation (AD), balloon dilatation (BD) and one-shot dilatation (OSD) methods in a retrospective manner.

Unusual presentation of epidermoid cyst from testis in an aging male.

Epidermoid cysts, which constitute 1% of all testicular tumors, are considered to be benign even though histogenesis is not clear. Patients usually suffer from painless scrotal mass or this mass is realized during the routine physical examination. Hematospermia may be a finding for both benign and malignant testicular tumors.