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A multivesicular hydatid cyst was removed from the left kidney of a 26-year-old woman by retroperitoneal laparoscopy to avoid contamination of the abdominal cavity. A scolicidal agent (20% hypertonic saline) was injected around the kidney initially and then instilled into the cyst after the contents had been evacuated. There were no complications and no anaphylactic shock. This appears to be the first reported case of treatment of renal hydatid cyst by laparoscopy.
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Echinococcosis/surgery , Kidney Diseases/surgery , Laparoscopy/methods , Adult , Animals , Echinococcosis/diagnostic imaging , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Kidney Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Risk Assessment , Treatment Outcome , Ultrasonography, DopplerABSTRACT
The authors report a case of giant retroperitoneal liposarcoma. The diagnosis was suspected after scanography and magnetic resonance imaging and confirmed by the histological analysis of the extracted piece after surgical treatment. Postoperative evolution was favourable after one year without recurrence or distant metastasis. The authors discuss the pathologic and therapeutic aspects and the prognosis of retroperitoneal liposarcoma.
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Liposarcoma/diagnosis , Retroperitoneal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Aged , Humans , MaleABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES: Renal cysts of the sinuses or parapelvic cysts constitute a rare form of renal cyst, usually associated with low back pain. Symptomatic forms may be treated by percutaneous aspiration, but the treatment of these cysts has changed considerably over recent years due to the proximity of the renal hilum. Percutaneous treatment is now contraindicated due to its high complication rate, and open surgery is an invasive technique. Laparoscopy appears to be the most appropriate and most effective solution. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The authors report five cases of parapelvic renal cysts all presenting with renal colic and diagnosed by ultrasound, and confirmed by CT in three cases. Treatment consisted of retroperitoneal laparoscopy using four trocars allowing cyst resection with no intraoperative complications or conversion. RESULTS: The mean operating time was 55 minutes (range: 40 to 70 minutes). The postoperative course was uneventful and all patients were discharged on postoperative D1 or D2. No recurrence was observed after a mean follow-up of 6 months (range: 3 to 15 months). CONCLUSION: Retroperitoneal laparoscopic treatment of parapelvic renal cysts is an effective approach, with a low morbidity and less postoperative pain, a short convalescence period and good cosmetic results.
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Kidney Diseases, Cystic/surgery , Kidney Pelvis , Laparoscopy/methods , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Retroperitoneal SpaceABSTRACT
The authors report a case of urogenital lymphoma with multiple sites in a patient presenting with oligo-anuria. Clinical examination revealed a hard hypogastric and prostatic mass and an enlarged left scrotum. Abdominopelvic and scrotal ultrasound demonstrated a prostatic tumour, a hypogastric mass, hepatic nodular lesions and coeliac lymphadenopathy with bilateral ureterohydronephrosis and a heterogeneous intrascrotal mass in contact with the lower pole of the left testis. The laboratory assessment revealed severe renal failure. After a haemodialysis session and ultrasound-guided right percutaneous nephrostomy, pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a very large pelvic mass between the bladder and the rectum and transrectal biopsy of the mass confirmed the diagnosis of high-grade malignant non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) with a type B lymphoblastic phenotype. Treatment consisted of chemotherapy according to the LMB 93 protocol. The course was favourable with return of normal renal function and complete remission 1 month after induction. The patient is currently in complete remission with a follow-up of 12 months. In the light of this case and a review of the literature, the authors discuss the diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of this rare site of lymphoma.
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Anuria/etiology , Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/complications , Urogenital Neoplasms/complications , Adult , Humans , Male , Ureteral Obstruction/complicationsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: Horseshoe kidney is a malformation of the upper urinary tract that usually remains asymptomatic. The authors report the various therapeutic modalities for urological diseases associated with horseshoe kidney. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Review of a series of 36 pathological horseshoe kidneys, associated with renal stones in 19 cases, ureteropelvic junction syndrome in 8 cases, tumour in 5 cases, pyonephrosis in 2 cases and trauma in 2 cases. RESULTS: The authors stress the very specific characteristics of this rare malformation and review the therapeutic approach to each type of urological disease associated with horseshoe kidney. CONCLUSION: The topographic and vascular characteristics must be taken into account before treating any urological disease associated with horseshoe kidney.
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Kidney Diseases/therapy , Kidney/abnormalities , Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Kidney Diseases/etiology , Male , Middle AgedABSTRACT
Renal angiomyolipoma is a rare benign tumour, often associated with congenital diseases especially de Bourneville's tuberous sclerosis. Bilateral angiomyolipoma is exceptional. The authors report a case of bilateral renal angiomyolipoma in a 33-year-old patient presenting with haemorrhagic shock. In the light of this case and a review of the literature, the authors discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of this disease.
