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C Varo Solís

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PubMed2006

[Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the urachus and peritoneal pseudomyxoma].

The adenocarcinoma of the urachus is very rare tumor, with an incidence of 1/5.000.000 inhabitants, represents less than 0.001 of all types of bladder cancer. Peritoneal pseudomixoma is a rare neoplasm characterized by mucinous acites that involvement the peritoneal surface and omentum. Usually is associated with benign o malignant mucinous tumor of the appendix or ovary. In this paper, we present a case of peritoneal pseudomixoma caused by a mucinous adenocarcinoma of the urachus.

Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous↗
PubMed2002

[Signet-ring cell neoplasm. Unusual histologic variety as primary bladder tumor].

We report a case of primary signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma of the urinary bladder. It is a extremely rare tumor. Gross hematuria is the commonest clinical presentation as well as this case. Our patient presented with advanced tumour invasion into perivesical fat at dome. The treatment was partial cystectomy together with quimiotherapy. Medical literature are reviewed with special remark on histopathology and its bladder origin.

Adult↗
PubMed2002

[Prostatic exfoliative cytology obtained from urine samples after massage. Initial results].

INTRODUCTION: The same as the exfoliative cytology is a routine method to diagnose bladder tumour, the prostatic cytology obtained after massage may become a useful procedure to diagnose prostate cancer. OBJECTIVE: To obtain suitable prostatic cytologic material. To establish the role of the exfoliative cytology to diagnose cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We made a prospective longitudinal descriptive study with 60 patients out of 150 (all of them with possible prostate cancer) for two years. We compared cytologic discoveries (urine after massage) with histological parameters (biopsies). RESULTS: When the cytology fulfills a series of requirements (a high number of prostatic cells, anisokariosis and antibodies Ki-67+) and these are compared with the histological data, we obtained a specificity of 100% and a sensibility of 67% for prostatic cancer. With this information the cytology reaches a predictive value of 100% and negative of 92%. CONCLUSIONS: It is possible to obtain prostatic cytologic material in a simple and easy way. The prostatic cytology may become a valid and useful method to diagnose the carcinoma of the prostate. Also this material can be used for multiple diagnostic, follow-up and research procedures.

Adenocarcinoma↗
PubMed2001

[Second resection in patients with Ta-T1 bladder tumors].

OBJECTIVES: To study the incidence of "residual/recurrence" tumor after a second bladder resection (2nd TUR). METHODS: 40 patients with new or recurrent superficial bladder tumor underwent repeat transurethral resection within 3 months after the initial resection. 37 patients were staged as Ta-T1. We study the incidence of tumor after the 2nd TUR both macroscopically detected or included in the bladder scar. We also study the influence of possible factors as the time between both resections, stage, grade, number of tumor size, localization in the bladder, primary or recurrent tumor and tumor pattern. RESULTS: After the 2nd TUR we found tumor in 14 of 37 (37.8%) Ta-T1 bladder tumors. Among the 14 tumors, 10 (71.5%) were macroscopically visible tumors and 4 cases the tumor were found after resection of the bladder scar of the first resection. We did not find relation between the presence of tumor in the 2nd TUR and any of the variables. CONCLUSIONS: After a TUR of superficial bladder tumor the complete removal of tumor is not always achieved. The early 3 months cystoscopy may not find residual tumor. Although we have found tumor in 37.8% in the 2a TUR we can not recommend routine 2nd TUR in superficial bladder cancer.

Aged↗
PubMed2000

[Ureteroscopy as diagnostic and treatment method in ureteral processes: our experience].

Endoscopic approach to the ureter both as a diagnostic procedure in various diseases and treatment of low ureteral lithiasis is a widely used technique. Review of case reports where this technique was used over the last four years. A total of 73 ureteroscopies were conducted, 64 as therapeutic approach (89.04%) and 9 for diagnosis (10.96%) achieving an overall 94.4% success rate. Multiple variables such as type and location of the stones, patient's age and sex, diagnostic methods, length of stay etc. All the above data were used for a descriptive analysis of the situation in our centre. In our experience, ureteroscopy is a good therapeutic option for low ureteral lithiasis, mainly when no extracorporeal lithotrity is available, and an excellent diagnostic tool in other ureteral processes when more traditional methods fail.

Adult↗
PubMed2000

[Transrectal ultrasonography in the assessment of patients after radical prostatectomy. Normal and pathologic ultrasonography anatomy of vesico-urethral anastomosis].

OBJECTIVE: To determine the ultrasound characteristics of the vesico-urethral anastomotic complex in patients with radical prostatectomy to separate normal prostate fossae from those affected by local recurrence or residual tumour. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between January 1998 and June 1999 15 ultrasound guided transrectal biopsies of vesico-urethral anastomosis or prostate fossae were performed in patients with radical prostatectomy. The selection criteria to perform puncture in these patients were a negative extension study (abdominal-pelvic CT and bone scan), PSA higher than 0.4 ng/mL and/or suspicious DRE. The study was completed with 10 transrectal ultrasound (TRU) after radical prostatectomy in patients with normal PSA and DRE. TRU parameters in patients with tumour-positive biopsies were compare to those from patients with negative biopsies and those obtained from TRU in patients with both normal PSA and normal DRE. RESULTS: The ultrasound parameters that best described prostate fossa abnormalities were the presence of hypoechoic masses or nodes and the integrity or not of the retro-anastomotic fat layer. When a hypoechoic mass or node was found at the anastomosis level, 80% biopsies were positive for tumour local recurrence. The percentage increases when changes are seen at the retro-anastomotic fat layer. CONCLUSIONS: In spite of a good correlation between ultrasound abnormalities and positive biopsies, ultrasound findings from the vesico-urethral anastomosis in patients with radical prostatectomy are not well defined. Nodes or ultrasound irregularities can exist in normal prostate fossae as well as normal anastomosis ultrasound in the presence of tumoral relapses. We believe TRU of vesico-urethral anastomosis to be the best method available to evaluate local recurrence or tumoral persistence after radical prostatectomy.

Anastomosis, Surgical↗
PubMed2000

[Congenital bladder diverticulum and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: an unusual association].

The existence of a vesical diverticulum in the context of a congenital connective tissue disorder such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome led us to consider the possibility of a relationship. Four types of diverticula can be found in the literature: congenital, acquired, iatrogenic and syndrome-associated. Within the later, Ehlers-Danlos syndromes type IV and IX, even type V, are associated to the existence of vesical diverticula. The potential spontaneous rupture of the diverticulum is a typical feature, as well as post-surgery relapse. The attitude towards such diverticula should be one of watchful waiting, and simple, plasty-free diverticulectomy on the bladder's neck is indicated when performing a surgical procedure.

Adult↗
PubMed1999

[Transitional carcinoma of the prostate].

Case report of prostate transitional carcinoma diagnosed by transurethral resection, an infrequent tumour with incidence ranging from 1% to 4% of all prostate neoplasias which appears in 2.8% of all radical cystoprostatectomies specimens carried out at the Mayo Clinic. Most commonly, when it appears in the prostate this tumour is simultaneous or subsequent to other transitional carcinoma arisen in other organs mostly the bladder. Very rarely it occurs as an early form within the ducts and even less often within the prostate acinus. Review of the neoplasia histology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures and management, emphasising the aggressiveness of its behaviour (such as in our case report) when the prostate gland stroma is infiltrated by the tumour.

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PubMed1999

[Testicular tumors: our experience].

OBJECTIVE: To report our series of testicular tumors diagnosed from June 1990 to June 1998. The diagnostic protocol, treatment and follow-up are described and data on patient survival over the 8-year period are presented. METHODS: Our series comprised 21 testicular tumors; 19 germ cell and two non-germ cell tumors. There were 5 seminoma, three pure embryonary carcinoma, two mature cystic teratoma, 9 mixed germ cell tumor and two lymphoma. Treatment was by orchidectomy plus radiotherapy, chemotherapy and some cases were closely followed. RESULTS: All 5 patients with seminoma are currently tumor-free, for a mean survival of 38.6 months. Of the 14 non-seminomatous tumors, there were two deaths; the remaining patients are in complete remission, for a mean survival of 37.5 months. The overall survival rate was more than 95% at a mean follow-up of 48 months. CONCLUSIONS: Testicular tumor is one of the most common tumors in young male patients; germ cell tumors are the most frequent type. The different therapeutic regimens currently available have achieved a 5-year survival rate of more than 95%.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1999

[Melanoma of the female urethra: a very infrequent tumor].

Case report of a melanoma of the urethra in a 75-year old female patient. A few months after diagnosis the patient died of multiple lung metastasis. This is a review of the clinical and diagnostic aspects of the neoplasia highlighting the therapeutical options that albeit debatable seem to be quite clear as to the master lines to follow.

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PubMed1997

[Renal adenocarcinoma in a girl 13 years old].

Case report of a renal adenocarcinoma in a 13 year-old girl found during the study of a painless, gross haematuria of several months evolution. Apart from a review of signs and symptoms, diagnosis, therapeutical approach and other issues related to this tumour, the authors insist on the significance gross haematuria has in children presenting symptoms that should alert the medical profession about a possible neoplasia of this features, in spite of its rare occurrence.

Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell↗
PubMed1997

[Bladder hemangioma: a clinical case].

Contribution of a new case of vesical haemangioma in a 65-year old male. This is a benign and very rare tumour with not even 90 cases described in the urology literature to date. Haematuria was reported in all cases. This paper presents a review of the literature and a discussion of clinical and pathological features as well as diagnostic methods and recent changes in management approach.

Hemangioma↗
PubMed1997

[Primary lymphoma of the testicle].

Case report of a testicular lymphoma. A diagnosis of primary neoplasia of the testis was made since no involvement to the lymphoreticular system in any other organ was demonstrated. We review the clinical, diagnostic and therapeutical aspects and make a note on the rarity of our case, a type T tumour, due to the exceptional nature of this variety within primary lymphomas of the testis.

Aged↗
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[Percutaneous nephrostomy as management technique of obstructive uropathy: review of 105 cases].

105 percutaneous nephrostomies in 73 patients. Indication for nephrostomy was obstruction in the drainage system in all cases. Nephrostomy was bilateral in 24 cases. Reasons for nephrostomy were: lithiasis in 35 cases, carcinoma of the bladder in 17, post-surgical iatrogenic stenosis in 13, prostate carcinoma in 9, cancer of the rectum in 9, infection in 5, neoplasia of the upper urinary tract in 5, retroperitoneal fibrosis in 3, glandular cystitis cystica in 3, ovarian cancer in 3, congenital in 2, lymphoma in 1. Six case were single-kidney patients. Renal puncture through the lower calyceal group was the preferred approach. Purulent urine was extracted in 10 cases. Complications of nephrostomy included haematuria in 34 cases, contrast extravasation in 8, fever in 6, 1 case of death due to septic shock, 2 perirenal haematoma (nephrectomy was required in 1 case), and catheter detachment in 5 cases. All patients showed improvement of both clinical signs and symptoms, and lab results.

Female↗
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[Glandular cystic cystitis].

Cystic-glandular cystitis is considered as part of the urothelial pre-neoplastic proliferative abnormalities. This group includes atypical hyperplasia. Von Brunn's nidus, and cystitis cystica. They are a consequence of the changes experienced at the urothelium level in response to inflammation, irritation or carcinogens. Diagnosis is mainly based in the pathoanatomical study of the biopsy obtained following endoscopic resection. The signs and symptoms it presents are varied and show a clear relationship to distribution and extension of cysts. Treatment is based in the removal of irritative factors. Cystectomy with urinary by-pass may be necessary if required by clinical evolution.

Adult↗
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[Primary nontransitional neoplasms of the bladder].

Revision of all primitive tumours of the bladder diagnosed in our Service between July 1990 and July 1998. Among a total of 703 neoplasms of the bladder only 14 were non-transitional primitive tumours, accounting for just 1.98%. Eleven were malignant neoplasms with a diagnosis of epidermoid carcinoma in nine cases, one adenocarcinoma and one bladder adenocarcinoma. The other three were benign tumours: one haemangioma and two leiomyomas. From a clinical perspective, the predominant symptom was haematuria, followed by irritative symptoms. The two leiomyomas were accidental findings during a gynaecological examination (ultrasound) and a diagnostic examination for a nephritic colic (urography). The diagnostic means used and the extension studies were the same as used for transitional neoplasms. In general, treatment of benign neoplasms was partial cystectomy or transurethral resection while it was radical surgery for the malignant tumours when the existing criteria were an indication for that type of surgery (cystoprostatectomy with bypass), since there are no definite criteria with regards to therapy due to the low incidence of these tumours. Only three of the 11 patients with malignant neoplasms are still alive. All the others died within one year of diagnosis, an evidence of the aggressiveness of these tumours. These cases were considered primitive bladder tumours once it was concluded that there was no relation with any previous or simultaneous transitional neoplasms and that there had been no primitive tumour in a different organ.

Adult↗
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[Extraperitoneal bladder rupture caused by diverticular pathology].

In this study we offer a case of spontaneous extraperitoneal vesical rupture and we analyse the etiopathogenic factors that are going to determine the genesis of the process, the diagnostic means used as well as the therapeutic attitude to be followed on the basis of the patient's clinical picture and the bladder level where the rupture has occurred.

Diverticulum↗