– AIM: Our aim is to investigate how the chronic intraprostatic inflammation affect the course of the BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between the dates of 2007-2011, the files of the patients who had TUR-P (transurethral resection of the prostate) and underwent open surgery were retrospectively reviewed because of BPH, and the patients were divided into two groups who ...

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, one of the most common causes of nosocomial urinary tract infections, is widely distributed in environments. Environmental and clinical isolates have been compared on the basis of production of virulence factors and genomic diversity. However, no studies are available regarding the comparison of their physiological and morphological characteristics. 15 clinical and envir...

Key words: fibromuscular dysplasia; histology; hyper-and urea 395 mmol/l. The urinary sediment showed microscopic haematuria and proteinuria (dip stick tension; kidney; pathology; renal artery +++). The patient was immediately placed on haemodialysis and aggressive ultrafiltration. The further work-up included an abdominal ultrasound and

The high prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in Togo and its late management often lead to sequels. This study takes stock of these cancerous and non-cancerous lesions observed on histological pieces in the pathology laboratory of the Teaching Hospital of Lome in 10 years. We find 28.1 % of malignant tumor lesions, dominated by urothelial carcinoma.

latiusculum); its structure was elucidated in 1987. The same substance and several analogues have been identified in other Pteridacae. Bracken fern is currently consumed by farm animals, and this causes a number of well-known syndromes in domestic animals. In large ruminants, chronic enzootic haematuria, the clinical expression of multiple neoplasia of the urinary bladder, occurs. The occurrenc...

Primary adenocarcinoma of the urethra is rarely reported. We report a case of a 47-year-old male with symptoms of urinary obstruction started 2 years before diagnosis. Video-assisted urethrocystoscopy revealed a papillary mass almost obstructing the entire lumen with bleeding. Pathology report was consistent with primary adenocarcinoma of the urethra.

OBJECTIVE To determine the justification for hysterectomies and the frequencies of histopathological lesions and complications in hystrectomised patients. METHODOLOGY As a part of a quality assurance process at the Mercy Teaching Hospital, hysterectomies performed between 1(st) January, 2010 and 1(st) Jan 2012 were retrospectively analyzed for presenting complaints, surgical indication, histo...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate micturition abnormalities in patients with transverse myelitis (TM) using urodynamic studies, and to record functional outcomes of these patients after the rehabilitation program. METHODS Forty-six patients with TM who attended the Ankara Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey between January 2000 and June 2005 were included ...

Small bowel obstruction secondary to primary cancer, such as carcinoid and adenocarcinoma, is not unusual. Less frequently, hematological metastasis from breast, lung, melanoma can occur. However, urothelial bladder carcinoma extremely rare. In this index case, we describe a 71-year-old Caucasian man with prior history of carcinoma. He was treated successfully chemoradiation local resection yea...

background aging causes many changes in human physiology, increasing the risk of pathologic conditions in elderly populations. different studies have shown higher frequency of oral and maxillofacial lesions in older people. knowing the prevalence and distribution of these lesions can help dentists in screening these patients. objectives this study aimed to evaluate the frequency and distributio...