Adult granulosa cell tumor of the testis masquerading as hydrocele

Adult testicular granulosa cell tumor is a rare, potentially malignant sex cord-stromal tumor, of which 30 cases have been described to date. We report the case of a 43-year-old male who complained of a left testicular swelling. Scrotal ultrasound showed a cystic lesion, suggestive of hydrocele. However, due to a clinical suspicion of a solid-cystic neoplasm, a high inguinal orchidectomy was performed, which, on pathological examination, was diagnosed as adult granulosa cell tumor. Adult testicular granulosa cell tumors have aggressive behaviour as compared to their ovarian counterparts. They may rarely be predominantly cystic and present as hydrocele. Lymph node and distant metastases have been reported in few cases. Role of MIB-1 labelling index in prognostication is not well defined. Therefore, their recognition and documentation of their behaviour is important from a diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic point of view.

Pattern of metastases in renal cell carcinoma: a single institution study.

BACKGROUND: Increasing numbers of patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) are incidentally detected and can be potentially cured by surgery alone. In treating metastatic RCC, worthwhile survival rates are achieved in cases of low burden recurrences. This necessitates a rational follow up protocol, which picks up early recurrences and avoids costly surveillance for those with a favorable prognosis. AIMS: We studied the patterns of metastases occurring in patients operated for localized or locally advanced renal cell carcinoma in the Indian setting and try to evolve a suitable follow up protocol. SETTING AND DESIGN: Institution based, retrospective data. METHOD AND MATERIALS: Records of patients from January 1988 to December 2003, operated for initially localized RCC were reviewed. Follow up was performed using an established protocol. Occurrence of metastases and their patterns were studied. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Comparison of the different survival times was performed using the one-way analysis method. Multiple comparisons (post hoc test) were performed using the Bonferroni method. RESULT: Follow up was available on 209 patients. Mean survival was 43.75 months (SD +/- 28.72). Thirty-nine patients developed 59 metastases. Lungs were the commonest site of metastases (37%), followed by bone (22%), liver (19%) and brain (8%). Relapse and survival showed significant correlation with pathological stage (p CONCLUSIONS: Occurrence of metastases correlate with the pathological stage of the disease at primary presentation. Tailored, stage-based follow up protocols allow adequate surveillance for disease activity and progression without escalating the overall costs.

Comparative evaluation of Prostina and terazosin in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Prostina, a multi-ingredient herbal formulation in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in comparison with terazosin. A randomised, open, parallel, controlled clinical trial was carried out in ambulatory men aged between 40-80 years suffering from BPH, with American Urological Association (AUA) symptom index score of at least 8 or more at recruitment. One group received 2 Prostina capsules twice daily for 12 weeks; the other received terazosin 2 mg at bedtime for 12 weeks. Urodynamic parameters, AUA score, biochemical and clinical adverse effects were assessed. Twenty subjects completed the study in Prostina group and 20 in terazosin group. The groups were comparable at baseline in age and assessment criteria. Majority of urodynamic parameters showed improving trends in both the groups. AUA symptom score declined significantly from 19.50 +/- 1.40 (mean +/- standard error) to 1.04 +/- 0.68 in Prostina group and from 16.95 +/- 1.23 to 4.14 +/- 0.88 in terazosin group. The AUA symptom score in 12 weeks follow-up was significantly lower in Prostina group than terazosin group (p = 0.005). Other laboratory-parameters remained unaltered in both the groups. Prostina is as effective as terazosin in providing symptomatic relief in BPH.