Granulomatosis with poliangiitis mimicking testicular torsion.

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is an autoimmune vasculitis which rarely affects the lower genitourinary tract. We share the case of a 53-year-old man who presented with a retroperitoneal mass and thereafter developed a left multiseptated hydrocele that conditioned a testicular infarction. The pathology report of the orchidectomy was consistent with GPA.

Matrix metalloproteinase- 9 polymorphisms in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. A preliminary experience.

Unlabelled: Polymorphisms Q279R, P574R and -1562 C/T of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) gene have been linked with the risk of cancer and with tumoral aggressiveness in various types of cancer. So far there are no studies in the literature analysing the link between polymorphisms Q279R, P574R and -1562 C/T of MMP-9 and prostate cancer.

Objectives: To establish the presence of the MMP-9's gene polymorphisms (Q279R, P574R and -1562 C/T)in relation to results of prostate biopsy, PSA values and Gleason score.