Le carcinome tubulo-mucineux et fusiforme du rein : A propos de deux cas cliniques et une revue de littérature
We report two clinical cases in two patients, respectively 39 and 70 years old. The clinical picture is identical in the two patients represented by left low back pain. At abdominal CT, a tumor process that is slightly enhanced after injection of the contrast agent. Treatment consisted of total tumor excision, the pathologic examination of which showed a tubulo-mucinous and fusiform carcinoma of the low-grade Fuhrman malignant kidney. The evolution was favorable in both patients with a follow-up of 5 years and 2 months in the first and second 9 months. Through this observation we report this rare entity whose recognition i...
Source: African Journal of Urology - August 2, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Pr évalence de la dysfonction erectile en urologie
Publication date: Available online 31 July 2017 Source:African Journal of Urology Author(s): K.H. Baka, S.M. Moudouni, G. Sanda, B. Sadiki, A.M. Lakmichi, Z. Dahami, I. Sarf La dysfonction érectile (DE) est définie comme l’incapacité persistante ou récurrente pour un homme à obtenir ou à maintenir une érection suffisante du pénis pour permettre une activité sexuelle. L’objectif général de ce travail était de déterminer la prévalence de la dysfonction érectile chez les patients consultant en urologie. L’analyse a porté sur 228 patients consultant en urologie au CHU de Marrakech (Maroc) pour de...
Source: African Journal of Urology - August 1, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Efficacy of voided urinary cytology and ultrasonography compared to cystoscopy in the detection of urinary bladder cancer
Conclusions Voided urinary cytology can be omitted as a screening test. Ultrasonography can be recommended as the initial imaging investigation for detection of bladder carcinoma in patients presenting with hematuria and for follow up of bladder carcinoma patients. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - July 30, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Investigation of urinary neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin (NGAL) for early diagnosis of acute kidney injury after percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Conclusions Within different extents after PCNL procedure there was a significant increase in the biomarker of NGAL levels.In order to reduce AKI and other post-operative complications, further studies in a large population of patients seem to be advantageous. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - July 28, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Factors Determining Perioperative Complications of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Single Center Perspective
Conclusion Perioperative complications of PCNL were significantly affected by surgeon experience, number of PCNL tracts, accessed calyx as well as method of stone extraction. However, patient gender, stone characteristics (configuration, location and burden), degree of hydronephrosis, pervious renal surgery, surgical position (supine vs. prone) did not impact the outcome of PCNL. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - July 26, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Functional and cosmetic outcome of partial penile disassembly repair in isolated male epispadias patients
Conclusions The technique incorporates all the benefits of Cantwell-Ransley repair, can be done with less extensive dissection than total penile disassembly. Both functional and cosmetic results are good with low complication rate. Spongioplasty reconstructs near normal urethra and corporoplasty with spongioplasty also helps in prevention of urethral fistula. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - July 4, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Notre experience de la prise en charge de la fracture de verge au CHU de Lom é
Conclusion Les résultats de la chirurgie des fractures de verge dans notre expérience sont encourageants malgré l’étroitesse de notre série. Objective report the management of a series of six cases of penile fracture in our hospital practice. Material and methods we conducted a retrospective study of all cases of penis fracture identified in five years (October 2010-September 2015) at the University Hospital of Lome. The criteria considered were age, marital status, time of occurrence, the circumstances of occurrence, the occurrence mechanism, the delay of treatment, type of treatment and sexual function after tre...
Source: African Journal of Urology - July 3, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Pr évalence et facteurs de risque de la dysfonction érectile chez les insuffisants rénaux chroniques
Conclusions La prévalence élevée de la DE et la multiplicité des facteurs de risque sont une nouvelle illustration de la gravité de ce trouble sexuel chez les insuffisants rénaux chronique. Objective To screen for erectile dysfunction in patients with chronic renal failure and to identify its risk factors. Patients and methods A cross sectional study was carried out in 30 patients with chronic renal failure. Erectile dysfunction was assessed by using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). Results Patients mean age was 49.6 ± 9 years. The average IIEF score was 15.62 ± 6.03. The diagnosis of erect...
Source: African Journal of Urology - July 3, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Cancer du rein et Grossesse: A propos d ’une nouvelle observation
We present the case of a 38-year-old patient at her 16th week of gestation, presenting left flank pain. The diagnosis of renal tumor was based on the finding of the renal ultrasound and the MRI. A radical nephrectomy was performed. pathology confirmed the diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma. The childbirth occurred at the end of the third trimester with no incidents. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - July 2, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Renal epithelioid angiomyolipoma: 2 Cases ’ report
Conclusion Renal tumours with certain unusual features should be investigated immunohistochemically to exclude the possibility of epithelioid angiomyolipoma. These tumours are more likely to have an aggressive behaviour when they show more morphologic features predicting malignancy. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - June 29, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Perceptions and knowledge about prostate cancer and attitudes towards prostate cancer screening among male teachers in the Sunyani Municipality, Ghana
Conclusion Considering the public health significance of PC, public health programmes should go beyond awareness creation to organise educational campaigns for all socio-economic groups. These programmes should provide clarity on healthy lifestyles to prevent cancer, the health benefits of early screening, detection and treatment, screening and treatment options and the peculiarities of each to inform health-seeking choices. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - June 29, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Knowledge and prevalence of use of saw palmetto and other herbal products among men with prostate disease in Trinidad and Tobago
Conclusion This study demonstrates that the use of herbal products is common among men with prostate disease in Trinidad and Tobago and that saw palmetto is the most common product used. It also highlights the prevalence of unsubstantiated beliefs as well as the uncertainty about the efficacy of saw palmetto. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - June 13, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Clinical, cultural and psychosocial impediments to self reporting of erectile dysfunction by men in Edo state, Nigeria
Conclusions ED is highly prevalent in this community. Alcohol consumption, low educational level, ignorance of who and where ED is treated, location of respondent (rural) indifference, presence of co-morbidities and tribal beliefs appear to be associated with low self reporting. Affected men are more likely to patronize complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners than medical practitioners or may be out rightly indifferent. Acceptability of sexual evaluation of men is low when ED is absent and high when it has occurred. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - May 20, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Clinical, cultural and psychosocial impediments to self reporting of erectile dysfunction (ED) by men in Edo state, Nigeria
Conclusions ED is highly prevalent in this community. Alcohol consumption, low educational level, ignorance of who and where ED is treated, location of respondent (rural) indifference, presence of co-morbidities and tribal beliefs appear to be associated with low self reporting. Affected men are more likely to patronize complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners than medical practitioners or may be out rightly indifferent. Acceptability of sexual evaluation of men is low when ED is absent and high when it has occurred. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - May 4, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Rare case of left adrenal cortical carcinoma with level 3 inferior vena cava thrombus via adrenal vein
Conclusion The intravascular extension of the adrenal carcinoma is rare but its presence alone is not a contraindication to radical surgery, as it is the best hope for prolonged survival. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - May 2, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
