[US guided biopsy in the early diagnosis of prostatic cancer: a series of 66 cases]

Our study's aim is to evaluate the reliability of digital rectal examination and serum PSA in the indication of prostatic biopsy. 66 patients with abnormal digital rectal examination and arised PSA levels had prostatic biopsies. The sextant technique was practiced. The digital rectal examination had a sensitivity of 65%, a specificity of 45% and a positive predictive value [PPV] of 34.3%. The serum PSA had a PPV of 25%. The association if these two parameters arised the PPV to 395%. Cancer detection rate was estimated to 30.3%. Prostatic biopsies should be indicated according to the result of digital rectal examination and serum PSA

Retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma: a case report

Ganglioneuroma is a rare, benign, neurogenic tumor originating from the neural sheath and frequently localized in the retroperitoneum. Report of a new case. We report a case of a 36-year-old woman presenting isolated right lumbar pain. Computed tomography revealed a heterogeneous, right, retroperitoneal mass, 13 cm in diameter. Complete resection of the tumor and right nephrectomy were performed. Histology confirmed the diagnosis of ganglioneuroma. Follow-up was 10 months with no recurrence. Through this case, we discuss diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of this disease

Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma: report of 3 cases

Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcomas are neoplasma which are best treated with complete exeresis. We reported three new cases of retroperitoneal Leiomyosarcoma operated during last ten years. The authors reported 3 cases of Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcomas in 3 patients [2 men and a woman] aged respectively 53, 55 and 57 year-old .Incomplete resection was performed in the 3 cases because of the important local extension. All patients died 18,19 et 51 months after diagnosis