Cystitis Cystica Et Glandularis Causing Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in a 29-Year-Old Male.

We present the case of a 29-year-old male who presented to the office with three years of persistent lower urinary tract symptoms and hematuria. On workup, the patient was determined to have an atypical condition contributing to his symptoms. There are numerous causes of lower urinary tract symptoms that can occur in young men.

Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate to the Brain Initially Suspected as Meningioma by Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Brain metastasis from prostate cancer is rare, occurring in less than 1% of metastatic prostate cancer patients. Brain metastasis can cause edema, neurologic symptoms, and may be misdiagnosed as primary brain tumors on imaging. A 68-year-old male presented to the emergency department complaining of headaches, right-sided weakness, multiple falls, and a 45 pounds of unintentional weight loss.

Does Prostatic Urethral Lift Reduce Urinary Medications? Trends in Medical Treatment Before and After Prostatic Urethral Lift.

To analyze medications used to treat urinary symptoms in patients before and after prostatic urethral lift (PUL) and determine if there are any significant relationships between several patient factors and onset of overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms requiring treatment. A retrospective chart review of 226 patients who underwent PUL was performed. Data were collected on age, urinary medications, voiding questionnaires, and prostate volume from 6 months before to 6 months after the intervention.

Identifying the Relation between Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections and the National Distribution of Urologists and Urology Residencies.

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are associated with urinary catheterization. Up to 25% of hospitalized patients may be catheterized during their stay. Urethral catheters are necessary as part of many urologic procedures, but the removal of unnecessary catheters has become more important to reduce infections, healthcare costs, and patient morbidity.