Emphysematous pyelonephritis.

Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a severe necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma. The clinical course of EPN can be severe and life-threatening if not recognized and treated promptly. Most of the information has been from case reports, a few large series have also been reported.

Testicular metastasis from gastric carcinoma.

Secondary neoplasms of the testis have been reported with an incidence of 0.02% to 2.5% on autopsy.

Stuttering priapism after ingestion of alfuzosin.

A patient who presented with priapism after ingestion of alfuzosin is described. He presented with recurrent priapism, which was relieved temporarily after physical exercise. It did not subside with pharmacologic management and was managed surgically using Winter's procedure.

Surveillance of testicular microlithiasis? Results of an UK based national questionnaire survey.

Background: The association of testicular microlithiasis with testicular tumour and the need for follow-up remain largely unclear.

Methods: We conducted a national questionnaire survey involving consultant BAUS members (BAUS is the official national organisation (like the AUA in USA) of the practising urologists in the UK and Ireland), to provide a snapshot of current attitudes towards investigation and surveillance of patients with testicular microlithiasis.

Results: Of the 464 questionnaires sent to the BAUS membership, 263(57%) were returned.