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PubMed1989

Migrating suture masquerading as a renal pelvic carcinoma: an unusual complication of the Kock pouch.

Following a radical cystectomy and the creation of a Kock pouch, a filling defect developed in the renal pelvis that appeared to be a transitional cell carcinoma. This appearance was produced by the retrograde migration and implantation of a fragment of suture material used in the creation of the pouch. It represents a previously undescribed complication of this procedure.

Carcinoma, Transitional Cell↗

PubMed1989

The effect of liposome encapsulated antineoplastic agents on transitional cell carcinoma in tissue culture.

Liposomes are microscopic vesicles composed of one or more phospholipid bilayers separated by an equal number of aqueous interspaces. These "capsules" are formed when dried lipid is combined with excess water, agitated, and warmed above the transition temperature of the lipid (the temperature at which the lipid changes from a gel state to a fluid state). If a chemical in solution is present when the vesicles form, the chemical will be trapped in either the aqueous interspaces (hydrophilic compounds), or the lipid bilayer (hydrophobic compounds). The urinary bladder is an attractive site for the topical application of liposome encapsulated compounds due to its accessibility and since the introduction of various agents, including antineoplastic compounds, into the bladder is a well established treatment option. Utilization of liposome technology may provide the means for a more effective intravesical treatment of transitional cell carcinoma.

Administration, Intravesical↗

PubMed1986

Bilateral multilocular renal cysts.

Multilocular renal cystic disease is a rare, benign condition thought to occur unilaterally. We report a case of asynchronous, bilateral multilocular renal cystic disease, which suggests that unilaterality is not essential for diagnosis of this lesion.

Humans↗