Incidental findings of Synchronous Bladder and Prostate tumor

Prostate cancer accounts for 70% after a cystoprostatectomy for a bladder tumor. Chun TY, have stated common embryological origin of these organs, along-with molecular similarities. Accordingly the incidence of prostate cancer in patients with a bladder tumor is 18 times higher whereas incidence of bladder cancer in patients with prostate cancer is 19 times higher[1]. We report a case of 76years male patient who presented with complaints of urinary retention and hematuria. Tissue biopsy for bladder and prostate was done and reported as primary malignancies of bladder and prostate.

Foreign body induced penile gangrene in mentally challenged patient - A case report

Penile gangrene is extremely rare. It spreads very rapidly to surrounding structures and have high mortality rate. Its etiology can be infectious, traumatic or vasculogenic. Precipitating factors can be elicited with careful history and examination. Its management depends upon clinical presentation, which includes serial debridement, partial or total penectomy and treatment of underlying pathology[1]. In the present case 75 year old mentally retarded male presented with an ulceration over urethra. Relatives gave history of foreign body insertion. On examination blackish discoloration of distal half of penis was seen. Penectomy was performed as an emergency operation. On histopathology it was reported as penile gangrene.