A microsurgical approach to post-traumatic penile amputation: Towards standardizing the technique - A case report.

INTRODUCTION: Penile amputation is an unusual situation reported globally as isolated cases and small series. It constitutes a urological emergency which requires microsurgical skills for the repair of the penis. We present a case of a penile amputation and discuss the management of this challenging condition. CASE PRESENTATION: A 47-year-old patient presented to the emergency room with total amputation of corpora cavernosa of the penis resulting from knife aggression. The patient underwent successful microsurgical replantation, demonstrating positive progression and satisfactory results. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Microneurovascular repair of penile amputation is the gold standard. Recommendations include a meticulous anastomosis, and a focus on vein anastomoses for optimal outcomes as well as associating a psychiatric approach. The PENIS score classifies the severity of lesion and predict postoperative complications and main outcomes. CONCLUSION: Penile amputation presents a distinctive challenge, necessitating microsurgical anastomosis, meticulous tissue management, and adherence to established protocols are imperative for effectively managing such intricate cases. Even in cases of posttraumatic partial penile amputation after a long period, can yield satisfactory morphofunctional outcomes.

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the urinary bladder: a case report.

The inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare lesion, particularly in the urinary bladder. Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor mainly affects children and young adults. It is unknown neoplastic potential, characterized by spindle cell proliferation with characteristic fibroinflammatory and pseudo-sarcomatous appearance. We describe a 36-year-old Moroccan man, who presented with hematuria the last week. The cystoscopy found a large bladder mass with necrotic-looking floating lesions, located in the trigonal area and left lateral wall on the dome of the urinary bladder. The patient underwent transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TUR-BT). The histopathology and immunohistochemistry showed an IMT. No evidence of regrowth or residual tumor in 9 months of follow-up cystoscopy. In conclusion, even though, urinary bladder IMT is a rare occurrence, it is associated with a good prognosis. Histopathology investigation and immunohistochemistry analysis are essential to confirm the diagnosis. Complete TUR-BT is the treatment of choice.

Renal cell carcinoma with gallbladder metastasis: a case report.

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most frequent renal neoplasm, with a high rate of metastasis, especially in the lungs and bones. The gallbladder is one of the rare metastatic sites. We report an 80-year-old woman who presented with chronic right flank pain for the last six months. A computer tomography scan revealed a heterogeneous right renal mass measuring 86 ×76× 68 mm and multi lithiasis in the gallbladder. A right radical nephrectomy, lymphadenectomy, and cholecystectomy were performed. The postoperative clinical course was uneventful, without any complications. The histological results showed a clear RCC with metastasis to the gallbladder. After 12-months follow-up, the patient is free from disease. In conclusion, even though the coexistence of metastatic gallbladder from clear RCC is rare, the possibility of concurrence should be considered if suspected findings in the gallbladder are identified intraoperatively.

Successful conservative management of a spontaneous intraperitoneal urinary bladder rupture secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia: a case report.

A spontaneous intraperitoneal bladder rupture is a rare, serious and life-threatening surgical emergency of various etiologies, with unspecific clinical presentation, and difficult diagnosis. Surgical treatment is the standard therapy for intraperitoneal bladder rupture; however, there is an increasing tendency toward conservative management in selected patients with favorable characteristics. Herein, we report a rare case of a 65-year-old male patient presented to the emergency department with intraperitoneal bladder rupture following an episode of acute urinary retention due to benign prostatic hyperplasia, and which was successfully managed conservatively with urinary bladder catheterization and antibiotic therapy, without any complication.

Testicular leiomyosarcoma: A case report and literature review.

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Leiomyosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor derived from the smooth muscle, it represents approximately 7% of all soft tissue sarcomas. Male genitourinary leiomyosarcomas are rare (Abdullazade et al., 2013 [1]). Primary testicular leiomyosarcoma is an exceptional entity with only 30 cases reported in the literature (Giridhar et al., 2011). Due to its rarity, additional studies are necessary to better define the optimal therapeutic management. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 42-years-old male diagnosed in the urology department A of the University Hospital Ibn Sina in Rabat who complains of testicular swelling. The anatomopathological examination and immunohistochemical study revealed a leiomyosarcoma therefore, a radical inguinal orchiectomy with a primary ligation of the spermatic cord was performed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The assessment of extension did not reveal any lymph node location or secondary appearance thus the decision of the multidisciplinary meeting opted for regular cancer check-ups without adjuvant treatment. DISCUSSION: The actual etiology of testicular leiomyosarcoma is still unknown added to its clinical presentation and radiological results that are non-specific. CONCLUSION: Leiomyosarcoma of the testis is a very rare tumor and its clinical and radiological presentation remains similar to other testicular malignancies.

Management of the Uncommon Bladder Cancers: A Single-Center Experience over 10 Years.

BACKGROUND: Under the name of uncommon bladder cancers are gathered rare histological entities which represent less than 5% of bladder tumors. There is not a clear and consensual therapeutic management for these entities. PURPOSE: To review a single-institution 10-year experience with rare form of bladder cancers detailing the diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcome. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of 27 medical records of rare bladder cancer form treated at our center between February 2006 and February 2015. The clinicopathologic features are reported with emphasis on treatment and survival. RESULTS: Mean patient age was 65.5 ± 20 yr and 70% of patients were males. Smoking background was found in 16 cases, chronic bladder irritation factors were found in 12 cases, and past urinary tract infection was found in 11 cases. The main symptom was total hematuria (93%) causing an anemia in 16 cases. The two mean histological forms were epidermoid carcinoma (37%) and adenocarcinoma (22%). 26% of patients were found to have extended invasive tumors (T4) at diagnosis. Metastatic disease was confirmed in 8 cases. Our patients were managed by a wide range of therapeutic modalities as total cystectomy with bilateral lymph node dissection (63%), palliative chemotherapy (30%), or concomitant radiochemotherapy (7%). 55.6% of patients were alive one year after diagnosis. Epidermoid carcinoma has the best prognosis followed by leiomyosarcoma and sarcomatoid carcinoma. Neuroendocrine carcinoma has the worst outcome. The overall 5-year survival rate is 33.3%. CONCLUSION: The rarity and small size of these tumors justify the absence of clear and consensual therapeutic management. No role of total cystectomy concerning the conclusions could be drawn but elements suggest this may be the treatment of choice. The highly aggressive nature of those lesions justifies an aggressive and fast therapy when feasible which gives the best outcomes.

Renal Carcinoma and Kartagener Syndrome: An Unusual Association.

BACKGROUND: The association of renal cell carcinoma and Kartagener's syndrome is unusual, and only eleven cases have been reported in the literature. The purpose of this work is to analyze this unusual association of Kartagener's syndrome and renal cell tumor and to study the main diagnostic and therapeutic aspects through our observation and review of the literature. Case Presentation. We report the case of a 50-year-old patient, with a history of recurrent respiratory infections, in whom a renal tumor was simultaneously diagnosed with Kartagener's syndrome, represented by situs inversus, bronchiectasia, and chronic sinusitis. The patient was treated by partial nephrectomy, and the histological examination showed a clear cell carcinoma. Through this observation and a review of the literature, we try to analyze this association as well as the main diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. CONCLUSION: The association of situs inversus and renal cell carcinoma is very rare-preoperative assessment and anatomy knowledge are crucial for a better adaptation of the surgical technique.

[Giant lithiasis due to urinary stasis related to ileo-caecal bladder]. / Géantes lithiases de stase sur vessie iléo-caecale.

Bladder exstrophy is a malformation characterized by subumbilical anterior abdominal wall and anterior bladder wall deishence. It affects nearly 30.000-40.000 births per year, with a higher prevalence in boys. External continent urinary diversion creates a long-term outcome. However, it is not devoid of complications. We report the case of a 30-year old female patient who had undergone cystectomy with bladder replaced with ileo-caecal segment for bladder exstrophy 13 years earlier. She was followed up for 5 years and then lost to follow up. In March 2017 she presented with painful abdominal heaviness as well as constipation evolving in a context of apyrexy and good general condition. Clinical examination showed good general health, midline laparotomy scar, continent uninvaginated urinary pouch valve. Pelvic examination was unremarkable. Hypogastric palpation showed nonpainful stony-hard mass. Urinary tract without preparation showed calcic opacity 130*110 mm as well as symphysis disjunction. Renal and pelvic ultrasound showed several hyperechogen images with posterior shadow cone occupying the pelvis, two well differentiated kidneys of normal size without ureteric hydronephrosis. CT urography showed 5 big calcium stones with an average density of 730 UH, the most voluminous of which measured 112*101 mm, in the neobladder. Renal function was normal and cytobacteriological examination of urine showed ESBL-producing E coli urinary tract infection sensitive to carbapenems. Treatment was based on suitable antibiotic therapy associated with entero-cystolithotomy involving laborious extraction of 5 big stones. Spectrophotometric examination revealed phospho-ammonium-magnesium stones. The postoperative course was uneventful, post operative urinary tract without preparation showed no stones.

[Rupture of the albuginea of the corpora cavernosa]. / Rupture de l'albuginée du corps caverneux.

The fractures of the penis are rare in our context and are most often secondary to false penile fracture. A more common cause has been described in the countries of the Middle East where people interrupt the erection due to a violent bending of their penis called "Taqaandan". We here report the case of a 21-year old patient with no particular previous history, presenting to the emergency department at the Medical Center Avicenna with pain and deformation of the penis following "Taqaandan" manoeuvre. After having heard a click the patient felt pain and had violent detumescence without associated urinary problems, thus excluding urethral involvement. The image shows the classic "eggplant" appearance (A). Ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis of rupture of the albuginea of the corpus cavernosum, and the patient underwent surgery. A selective contralateral approach was used in order to avoid unnecessary dissection. After the evacuation of the haematoma, the fracture line was shown (B) and then fixed with reverse suture. The patient was discharged the day after surgery and was put under analgesic and antihormonal treatment. The patient went for a check-up after 2, 4 and 6 months and showed recovery of normal erectile function without cranking or fibrous plate.

[Metastatic paratesticular liposarcoma]. / Liposarcome paratesticulaire métastatique.

We report the dramatic case of a 18-year old patient with immediately metastatic round cells paratesticular liposarcoma. It is a rare tumor that develops in the fatty tissue surrounding the testicle and the spermatic cord. Clinical and radiological signs are nonspecific and diagnosis is usually based on surgical specimen examination. The treatment involves radical inguinal orchiectomy, sometimes extended to adjacent structures. Adjuvant radiation therapy could be used in the case of locally advanced mass or incomplete resection. Despite its slow progression, prolonged monitoring is required due to the high risk of late recurrence.

[Deep dorsal penile vein thrombosis revealing Behcet's disease]. / Thrombose de la veine dorsale profonde de la verge revelant une maladie de Behcet.

Deep dorsal penile vein thrombosis (DDPVT)is a rare and little known urologic emergency. It requires an early etiological and symptomatic approach to preserve erectile function and prevent recurrences. This study reports a case of dorsal penile vein thrombosis revealed by spontaneous priapism that didn't resolve adequately and confirmed by penile Doppler ultrasound. After management of priapism and DDPVT, the etiological investigation revealed Behcet's disease whose diagnosis was based on the association of a major criteria, such as oral aphthous ulcers with 3 minor criteria such as: genital aphthous ulcers, ocular involvement, and a positive skin pathergy test within 24h. The patient underwent etiological treatment with good clinical evolution and preservation of erectile function.