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A lipoleiomyosarcoma (L-LMS) is an extremely rare tumor, which is a well-differentiated liposarcoma, with leiomyosarcomatous differentiation. Leiomyosarcomatous differentiation may consist of either a well-differentiated liposarcoma, with an intrinsic smooth muscle component, or a dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DL), having smooth muscle differentiation in the dedifferentiated zones. We report an L-LMS appertaining to the latter type, affecting the spermatic cord.
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Leiomyosarcoma , Liposarcoma , Muscle, Smooth , Spermatic CordABSTRACT
PURPOSE: We performed a pilot survey via internet to assess the prevalence of overactive bladder syndrome (OABs) and urinary incontinence(UI) in young and middle aged women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From 22 April 2002 to 5 May 2002, a total of 3,372(89.8%) women(mean age: 26.3+/-4.8 years) among 3,757 participants completed a questionnaire via internet web site. They were divided into 3 groups: those who had OABs(group 1), who had UI(group 2), and controls who had neither. The factors related to OABs and UI were analyzed by multiple logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Of 3,372 respondents, the prevalence of OABs and UI in young women was 429(12.7%) and 707 (21%), respectively. The factors related to OABs were history of urinary tract infection and family history. The factors related to UI were age, occupation, history of urinary tract infection, family history, and parity. CONCLUSIONS: The symptoms suggestive of OABs and UI are highly prevalent in young and middle aged women. So, effective healthcare polices and prompt management about OABs and UI should be concerned.
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Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Surveys and Questionnaires , Delivery of Health Care , Internet , Logistic Models , Occupations , Parity , Prevalence , Surveys and Questionnaires , Urinary Bladder, Overactive , Urinary Incontinence , Urinary Tract InfectionsABSTRACT
PURPOSE: Among numerous surgical techniques for varicocele correction, the retroperitoneal approach of Palomo had been modified from the ligation of internal spermatic vessels to the preservation of internal spermatic artery. We evaluate which is the preferable technique for varicocele correction between the internal spermatic artery-ligating and the artery-preserving operation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between December 1989 and March 1999, 79 men with varicocele underwent surgical correction by the retroperitoneal approach. Group 1 and 2 were consisted with 24 patients who underwent internal spermatic artery ligating procedure, and 55 patients who underwent internal spermatic artery preserving technique respectively. Mean ages of both groups were 25.5 years (12-43) and 22.9 years (11-52) respectively. Most of the varicoceles were left sided (93.7%) and grade II (59.0%). The postoperative follow-up varied from 3 to 60 months with an average of 23.2 months. RESULTS: There was no postoperative recurrence in group 1. In group 2, postoperative recurrence was seen in 9 patients (15.3%). The postoperative recurrence rate was significantly different in both groups (p=0.040). There was no postoperative testicular atrophy in both groups. Postoperative hydrocele was developed in 2 cases (8.3%) in the group 1, and 3 cases (5.1%) in the group 2. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that the artery ligation procedure is a safe surgery technique, because postoperative testicular atrophy is not occurred by ligation of the internal spermatic artery. Palomo method is the preferable technique because the postoperative reccurence rate which is the most serious complication in varicocele correction is significantly lower than that in modified Palomo technique.
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Humans , Male , Arteries , Atrophy , Follow-Up Studies , Ligation , Recurrence , VaricoceleABSTRACT
Primary carcinoma of the female urethra is relatively rare neoplasm. Urethral cancers account for less than 0.02 per cent of all neoplasms occurring In women and 0.01 per cent of all urologic malignancies. The rarity of the disease as well as the changes and improvements in the various treatment modalities have prevented unanimity of opinion with regard to its proper treatment. We report one case of transitional cell carcinoma in female urethra with brief review of the literature.
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Female , Humans , Carcinoma, Transitional Cell , Urethra , Urethral NeoplasmsABSTRACT
Herpes Zoster is an infection by varicella virus with neuralgic pain of involved area. Herpes Zoster is characterized by several groups of vesicles on an erythematous and edematous base situated unilaterally within the distribution of a cranial or spinal nerve coming from one posterior ganglion. The association of Herpes Zoster and neuropathic bladder dysfunction is not complication. Two cases of Herpes Zoster causing neuropathic bladder are presented.
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Chickenpox , Ganglion Cysts , Herpes Zoster , Spinal Nerves , Urinary Bladder, NeurogenicABSTRACT
Pheochromocytoma, derived from the neural crest, is one of the surgically curable hypertensive syndromes The clinical manifestations in patients with pheochromocytoma are highly variable. The vast majority are functioning tumors but approximately 10 per cent of patients with pheochromocytoma are asymptomatic. Pheochromocytoma is a highly vascular tumor and not infrequently undergoes hemorrhagic necrosis and pseudocyst formation. Herein we report a case of nonfunctioning cystic pheochromocytoma in 32-year-old man.