Extremely delayed renal cell carcinoma metastasis mimicking convexity meningioma.

Cerebral extra-axial metastases mimicking meningioma are extremely rare. Imaging characterictics may not always differentiate between meningioma and metastatic tumors. A 68-year-old-woman who had been operated for renal cell carcinoma 20 years ago presented with new symptoms of an intracranial mass lesion.

The morphometric and cephalometric study of anterior cranial landmarks for surgery.

Objective: The aim of this work was to determine reliable bony landmarks for the anterior skull base and to standardize some specific dimensions among the frontal sinus and neighboring structures for safe anterior cranial surgery.

Methods: The study consisted of a topographical anatomic examination and cephalometric analysis of the skull. Thirty adult skulls (60 sides) were studied regarding the localization and dimensions of the supraorbital foramen (SOF), frontal sinus (FS), frontozygomatic fissure, infraorbital foramen, anterior nasal spine, and nasion.

Female sexual and hormonal status in patients with bronchial asthma: relationship with respiratory function tests and psychological and somatic status.

Objectives: To assess the relationship among the sexual, hormonal, physical, and psychological status of women with bronchial asthma (BA) compared with that of healthy volunteers.

Methods: Thirty-eight women with BA were enrolled in the study. The patients were asked to complete the Female Sexual Function Index, General Health Questionnaire, and Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36-item Health Survey (SF-36).

Microsurgical anatomy of the hypoglossal nerve.

The aim of the present study was to review the surgical anatomy of the hypoglossal nerve (HN), to reveal its relationships on its course and to provide some landmarks to its identification. Ten cadaveric head dissections (20 sides) were performed using microsurgical techniques. The anatomical relationships between the HN and other nerves, muscles, arteries and veins were carefully recorded, and some measurements were made between the HN and related structures.

Relationship between sexual dysfunction and psychiatric status in premenopausal women with fibromyalgia.

Objectives: To evaluate the possible relationship between the sexual and psychiatric status of premenopausal female patients with fibromyalgia compared with healthy controls.

Methods: A total of 48 female patients with fibromyalgia and 38 age-matched healthy controls were enrolled in the study. All the subjects were asked to complete the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) for sexual status and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) for psychiatric assessment.

Optimal frequency in extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: prospective randomized study.

Objectives: To determine the optimal frequency of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy of urolithiasis, in terms of efficacy and duration, by comparing three different shock wave frequencies.

Methods: A total of 170 patients between the ages of 18 and 69 years with radiopaque kidney stones were included in the study. The patients were randomly separated into three groups.

Prevalence and treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, and Mycoplasma hominis in patients with non-gonococcal urethritis.

The aim of present study was to evaluate the occurrence of Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma hominis, and Ureaplasma urealyticum in non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) and to determine the bacterial resistance to six antibiotics in order to determine the most suitable treatment strategy. A total of 50 patients were enrolled into the study. Urethral samples were taken with a dacron swab placed into urethra 2 - 3 cm in males, and vaginal samples were taken from the endocervical region in women.

Sildenafil citrate for penile hemodynamic determination: an alternative to intracavernosal agents in Doppler ultrasound evaluation of erectile dysfunction.

Objectives: To suggest a new noninvasive method for penile Doppler ultrasound (PDU) evaluation of erectile dysfunction using oral sildenafil citrate as an erection induction agent.

Methods: A total of 20 patients admitted with the complaint of erectile dysfunction were evaluated by the short form of the International Index of Erectile Function. A total score of less than 25 was accepted as erectile dysfunction and PDU was performed.