Detection of two synchronous histologically different renal cell carcinoma subtypes in the same kidney: a case report and review of the literature.

Introduction: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the dominant primary renal malignant neoplasm, encompassing a significant portion of renal tumors. The presence of synchronous yet histologically distinct ipsilateral RCCs, however, is an exceptionally uncommon phenomenon that is rather under-described in the literature regarding etiology, diagnosis, management, and later outcomes during follow-up.

Case Presentation: We aim to present the 9th case of a combination chromophobe RCC (ChRCC) and clear cell RCC (ccRCC) in literature, according to our knowledge, for a 69-year-old North African, Caucasian female patient who, after complaining of loin pain and hematuria, was found to have two right renal masses with preoperative computed tomography (CT) and underwent right radical nephrectomy.

Role of Angular Interface Sign in Characterizing Small Exophytic Renal Masses in Computed Tomography; Prospective Study.

The widespread use of computed tomography (CT) has increased the incidence of small renal cell masses. We aimed to evaluate the usefulness of the angular interface sign (ice cream cone sign) to differentiate a broad spectrum of small renal masses using CT. The prospective study included CT images of patients with exophytic renal masses ≤ 4 cm in maximal dimension.

Partial Nephrectomy for T1b/T2 Renal Mass: An Added Shift from Radical Nephrectomy.

The aim of our study was to show our short-term experience in managing large renal masses (cT1b/T2) through partial nephrectomy (PN) over the last 3 years. Retrospective data collection for all patients managed by PN for renal masses larger than 4 cm over the last 3 years. Epidemiological data were collected.

Successful Surgical Management of Locally Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma Invading Spleen and Pancreas.

Over the last two decades, the treatment of metastatic RCC has changed significantly, and the role of surgery is being debated. A 50-year-old man presented with pain in his left loin. An ultrasound, followed by a CT scan, revealed a 17.

Effect on bone mineral density in surgical versus medical castration for metastatic prostate cancer.

Objective: This pilot study aimed to objectively assess the osteoporotic effect caused by androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in patients with prostate cancer and compare this effect in surgical versus medical castration, specifically with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) antagonists.

Material And Methods: The study included 60 patients with metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma treated with either bilateral orchidectomy (group I) or LHRH antagonist (Degarelix) injection (group II). The patients had a baseline bone mineral density (BMD) assessment before the start of ADT using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan and then follow-up assessment after 6 months.

Is there still a role for bilateral orchidectomy in androgen-deprivation therapy for metastatic prostate cancer?

: To compare bilateral orchidectomy, as the classical 'gold standard' androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT), and ADT using a luteinising hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) antagonist (degarelix) for the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer regarding their short-term biochemical efficacy, testosterone castrate level, tolerability, and effect on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). : A total of 60 patients with newly diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer were managed by either bilateral orchidectomy or degarelix injection as ADT. Both groups were compared according to their prostate-specific antigen (PSA) nadir and testosterone level at the 6-month follow-up.

The value of extended good quality transurethral resection of bladder tumour in the treatment of the newly diagnosed bladder cancer.

Objective: To report our experience for the initial management of patients with newly diagnosed bladder tumours using our team approach for each case and using an aggressive extended transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) in order to investigate the real need for a routine 'second-look' cystoscopy in the current era.

Patients And Methods: The study included 50 consecutive patients admitted to the urology department, of our tertiary care centre, for management of newly diagnosed bladder cancer. Exclusion criteria included past history of bladder tumour, palpable mass on bimanual examination under anaesthesia, presence of residual tumour at the end of resection, and patients with tumours of the bladder dome as thorough resection is difficult to achieve in this area without an attendant risk.

Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: the role of an antifungal regimen.

Introduction: The role of fungal infection as a causative factor for prostatitis is currently underestimated. The aim of our work was to evaluate the response to an antifungal regimen in the setting of patients presenting with symptoms of chronic pelvic pain syndrome that have been refractory to treatment with antibiotics and alpha-blockers.

Material And Methods: We included 1,000 consecutive patients.