Primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the kidney confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridization.

We report a rare case of primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the kidney. The diagnosis was confirmed by the immunohistochemical profile and fluorescence in situ hybridization in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues. The patient received intensive chemoradiotherapy after radical surgery and remains alive without recurrence 1 year after initial presentation.

[Renal cell carcinoma metastatic to the ovary].

A 45-year-old woman underwent left radical nephrectomy in April 2002. Pathological diagnosis was a renal cell carcinoma, clear cell subtype, pT3a, v(-), NO. One year later, abdominal ultrasound revealed a left ovarian tumor which had an enlargement tendency.

[Augmentation ileocystoplasty in neurogenic bladder due to transverse myelitis in a woman with systemic lupus erythematosus].

A 39-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with a neurogenic bladder is described. She developed voiding disturbance with paraplegia and sensory disturbance on her inferior limb. Clinical findings suggested elevated activities of SLE with transverse myelitis.

[Urethral recurrence and distant metastases of bladder cancer 9 years after cystectomy and neobladder].

We report a 79-year-old female with urethral recurrence and distant metastases of urothelial bladder cancer. She had undergone urethra-sparing cystectomy and orthotopic ileal neobladder at 70 years of age. Chemotherapy was not performed and the patient died 5 months later.

[Voiding function and sexual activity in patients following Hautmann neobladder construction].

Purpose: We retrospectively evaluated the outcome of Hautmann neobladder reconstruction in terms of complications, lower urinary tract symptoms, and sexual function in a large group of patients who underwent radical cystectomy.

Methods: We reviewed the medical records of 118 patients (105 men and 13 women) who underwent radical cystectomy and Hautmann neobladder construction at the Gifu University Hospital or one of its affiliate hospitals between Jan 1993 and Dec 1999. The 118 patients were asked to complete a questionnaire regarding lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual activity, and the data was compiled.