Introduction And Aim: Cystinuria represents a rare cause of urolithiasis, accounting for 1% of all cases. However, it poses unique challenges in diagnosis and management. This study aimed to examine the challenges of managing cystine stones from the perspective of cystinuria patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNutcracker syndrome (NCS) is a rare disease affecting the left kidney. Surgical management is the only choice of treatment. Minimal invasive surgeries can be effective and may prevent complications of the major surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDouble-J (DJ) stents are integral tools in the hands of urologists. Nonetheless, it might be associated with significant complications. Forgotten DJ stent is a commonly encountered problem.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBenign tumor of the bladder (Leiomyoma) is a rare condition representing less than 0.5% of all bladder tumors. A 50-year-old female presented with asymptomatic hematuria for three months.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCross-fused renal ectopia (CFRE) is a rare congenital anomaly in which an ectopic kidney crosses the midline and merges with the orthotopic kidney on the other side. Patients with CFRE could present with urolithiasis. The abnormal anatomy and the lack of consensus to treat urolithiasis in these cases present challenges to treatment.
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