Validation of the Italian version of the Peyronie's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ).

Peyronie's disease (PD) is a connective tissue disorder characterized by the formation of fibrous plaques in the tunica albuginea of the penis which can result in pain, deformity and erectile dysfunction (ED). The Peyronie's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ) assesses the severity of symptoms, including pain, penile curvature and ED, as well as the impact on sexual function, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life of PD patients. Previous studies validated the PDQ in languages other than English and confirmed its test-retest reliability and clinical utility.

Intratesticular varicocele: evaluation using grey scale and color Doppler ultrasound.

Intratesticular varicocele is a rare condition with a variable clinical and ultrasound presentation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the grey scale and color Doppler appearances of intratesticular varicocele (ITV). Herein we present seven new cases of intratesticular varicocele.

Color Doppler ultrasound investigation of varicocele.

Varicocele, whose association with male infertility has been clearly documented in the literature, is a common finding in adolescents and adult men, being diagnosed in 20-40% of infertile patients. A correct and early diagnosis of this affliction is of great importance because, in most cases, a timely correction, usually performed using percutaneous sclerotherapy, leads to an improvement in semen quality. Currently, physical examination in a warm room is the mainstay of diagnosis, but this is affected by a low sensibility and specificity, especially in cases of low grade varicocele.

Reversible acute renal failure after unilateral extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy.

Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the treatment of choice for the majority of patients with renal or proximal ureteral stones. We describe an unusual case of anuric renal failure following ESWL, in absence of obstruction or myoglobinuria, in the presence of unilateral nephrolithiasis and two normally functioning kidneys. A mechanism for this patient's acute renal failure (ARF) is postulated.