abstract：OBJECTIVE:Seminal vesicle cysts are rare diseases and frequently cause no symptoms. An acquired giant seminal vesicle cyst in a 73-year-old man is presented. Bladder outlet obstruction was the main complaint, mimicking that arising from the prostate. METHODS:Ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed a well-defi...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Favorito LA,Toledo Filho Jde S,Rubinstein M,Silva EA

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the utility of different diagnostic imaging techniques in diverticulum of the urachus and discuss the approach in the incidentally discovered cases such as those detected due to infectious complications. METHODS/RESULTS:We reviewed the literature, with special reference to the diagnostic and the...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Burgués Gasión JP,Domínguez Hinarejos C,Serrano Durbá A,Estornell Moragues F,Martínez Verduch M,García Ibarra F

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors present their experience in the management of a rare complication observed during long-term use of a ureteral catheter. The calcification along the entire surface of the catheter followed by incrustation can make its removal by means of cystoscopy difficult, thus becoming a great challenge to the ...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Marinelli CM,Pinto MA,Lemos GC,Borrelli M,Wroclawski ER

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the more useful parameters of urethral resistance and bladder contractile power to explain the values of maximum flow and postvoid residual urine observed in free uroflowmetry and appropriately assess the voiding dynamics in childhood. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was carried out in 68 childr...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Casado JS,Vírseda Chamorro M,Leva Vallejo M,Fernández Lucas C,Aristizábal Agudelo JM,de la Fuente Trabado M

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of urinary BTA-TRAK as a marker in monitoring superficial transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder and to compare urine cytology with urinary sediment testing. METHODS:700 consecutive determinations using BTA-TRAK to monitor unselected patients that had undergone surgery for trans...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Fernández Gómez JM,García Rodríguez J,Escaf Barmadah S,Raigoso P,Rodríguez Martínez JJ,Allende MT,Casasola Chamorro J,Rodríguez Faba O,Martín Benito JL,Regadera Sejas FJ

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe an additional case of desmoid tumor of the penis. The incidence, etiopathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this condition are discussed. METHODS:A 70-year-old male consulted at the emergency services for pain and urinary symptoms. Physical examination showed no regional lymphadenopat...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Fernández Marichal F,Pila Pérez R,Pila Peláez R

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Indinavir is a protease inhibitor used in the treatment of HIV with a lithogenic capacity as a urological side effect. The pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of indinavir urolithiasis are briefly reviewed. METHODS:A 37-year-old male, seropositive for HIV on treatment with indinavir, lamiduvine and zidovud...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Moyano Calvo JL,Huesa Martínez I,Cruz Navarro N,Leal Arenas J,León Dueñas E,Morales López A,Maestro Durán JL,Ramírez Mendoza A

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness and tolerability of intravesical epirubicin treatment to prevent recurrence and progression of superficial bladder tumor after TUR. METHODS:44 patients with superficial bladder tumor, 28 primary and 16 recurrent cases were given 50 mg intravesical epirubicin once a week for 8 we...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Imamoğlu MA,Bakirtaş H,Yiğitbaşi O,Ersoy H,Sertçelik AN

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the biochemical impact of treatment with phosphates in patients with recurrent calcium lithiasis and hypercalciuria. METHODS:20 patients were selected according to the following criteria: normal renal function, recurrent calcium nephrolithiasis, hypercalciuria, hypophosphatemia, normal calcium and...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Reina Ruiz MC,Conde Sánchez JM,Domínguez Domínguez M,Espinosa Olmedo J,García Pérez M

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review current management of renal calcium stones. METHODS:Data from our experience are presented and the literature is reviewed. The results and indications of treatment are analyzed. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS:Pyelic calculi are the best indication for ESWL. The success rate ranges from 33%-90% and is influen...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Boronat Tormo F,Pontones Moreno JL,Broseta Rico E,Oliver Amoros F,Budia Alba A,Jimenez Cruz JF

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A case of epididymal leiomyoma is presented. This lesion is uncommon and sometimes misdiagnosed. The literature is briefly reviewed. METHODS/RESULTS:A 29-year-old patient presented with a tumor in the tail of the right epididymis that was initially diagnosed as scrotal hematoma or complex cyst in the tail of...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Cuesta Alcala JA,Arrondo Arrondo JL,Pascual Piédrola I,Zozaya Alvarez E,Aldave Villanueva J,Solchaga Martínez A,Ripa Saldías L,Grasa Lanau V,Ponz González M,Ipiens Aznar A

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a case of infected urachal cyst, with special reference to the difficulty in making the diagnosis due to the low incidence of this condition. METHODS/RESULTS:The embryologic origin of the urachus, its anomalies, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment are discussed. CONCLUSION:A high index of s...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Gómez Parada J,Puyol Pallas JM

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the utility of MR imaging in the assessment of renal masses, with special reference to the morphological characteristics of the different tumor types. Staging of renal cell carcinoma is also discussed. METHODS:The literature on the use of MRI in the evaluation of renal masses is reviewed. The techn...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Delgado Dominguez E

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present a case of crossed fused renal ectopia that was incidentally discovered in a patient consulting for abdominal pain in the emergency department. METHODS:A 46-year-old patient consulted at the emergency department for abdominal pain. Assessment by diagnostic imaging techniques demonstrated a crossed ...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Rodrigo Guanter V,Beltrán Armada JR,Sala Aznar A,Carrascosa Lloret V,Sánchez Sanchis M,San Juan De Laorden C

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the subjective and objective penile rigidity in the same group of patients with erectile dysfunction after intracavernous injection of different vasoactive drugs. METHODS:91 impotent males were randomly assigned to three groups of intracavernous injection: A: 20 micrograms PGE1 B: 30 mg papaverine...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Ribé N,Rajmil O,Bassas L,Jurado C,Pomerol JM

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a case of mucinous adenocarcinoma of the prostate. METHODS:A 77-year-old patient presented with urinary complaints. Patient evaluation showed an enlarged prostate and increased PSA levels. RESULTS:A prostate biopsy showed a glandular neoplasm with extensive mucinous differentiation and abundant ...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Medina Pérez M,Valero Puerta JA,Valpuesta Fernández I,Sánchez González M

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the utility of chemolysis and the double-J ureteral catheter in patients with uric acid calculi. METHODS:The study comprised 30 patients (28 men and 2 women) treated with chemolysis for uric acid calculi and who consulted for renal colic. The indication for placement of a double-J ureteral stent w...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Granados Loarca EA

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Inverted papilloma of the urothelium accounts for 2.2% of urothelial neoplasms. Its oncologic significance is unclear; its potential for recurrence and/or progression is not well-known. Our experience from 1976 to 1999 is reviewed. METHODS:From 1976 to 1999, 31 patients with urothelial inverted papilloma of ...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Núñez Mora C,Ríos González E,García Mediero JM,Alvarez Ferriera J,Martínez-Piñeiro Lorenzo L,Cisneros Ledó J,Picazo García ML,de La Peña Barthel J

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report two cases of verrucous carcinoma of the penis, a rare tumor with a characteristic course and specific treatment that accounts for approximately 1% of tumors in the male. METHODS:Two patients, aged 86 and 51 years, with verrucous carcinoma of the penis are described. Treatment was by partial penecto...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Sánchez Zalabardo D,Toledo Santana G,Arocena García-Tapia J,Sanz Pérez G,Diez-Caballero Alonso F,Martín-Marquina Aspiunza A,Rosell Costa D

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the therapeutic approach in epidermoid or squamous cell carcinoma of the scrotum, a rare tumor that is of interest for clinical and historical reasons. METHODS/RESULTS:A case of epidermoid carcinoma of the scrotum is described. The patient had undergone urethroplasty in 1972, using preputial free ...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Arias Fúnez F,Fernández Fernández E,Perales Cabanas L,Jiménez Cidre M,Cruz Guerra N,García González R

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a case of granuloma due to a retained surgical sponge that mimicked a pseudotumor in a patient with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. The appearance of retained surgical sponges on diagnostic imaging is reviewed. METHODS:Patient evaluation included renal ultrasound, magnetic resonance i...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Rebassa Llull MJ,Muñoz Vélez D,Hidalgo Pardo F,Gutiérrez Sanz-Gadea C,Palmer Sancho J,Mus Malleu A,Torrens Darder I,Ozonas Moragues M

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To discuss the modern imaging techniques and preoperative management of pheochromocytoma and to report on one additional case. METHODS:A 66-year-old male with an incidentally discovered left adrenal mass is described. The adrenal medulla strongly accumulate 131 I-metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG). The patient ...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Pocaro AB,Cavalleri S,Ballista C,Righetti R,Ficarra V,Malossini G,Tallarigo C

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present our experience with squamous cell carcinoma of the penis. METHODS:We reviewed our series of 73 squamous cell carcinoma of the penis over the last 23 years. Patient mean age was 65.7 years. All lesions had been previously biopsied. Patient records were reviewed for a history of phimosis and related...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Bañón Pérez VJ,Nicolás Torralba JA,Valdelvira Nadal P,Server Pastor G,García Hernández JA,Guardiola Mas A,Gomez Gomez G,Prieto Gonzalez A,Martínez Barba E,Pérez Albacete M

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe an additional case of incomplete sagittal septum of the bladder. METHODS:A case of incomplete sagittal septum of the bladder in a young, asymptomatic patient with paralysis of both lower limbs is presented and literature is briefly reviewed. RESULTS:The diagnosis was made by intravenous urograph...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Bret-Zurita M,Cuesta E,Morales R,Márquez MI,Calle F

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of carcinoma in situ of the testis, the preinvasive stage of testicular germ cell tumors. METHODS:The indications for performing testicular biopsy in patients with a higher incidence of testicular carcinoma in situ (patients with infertility, cryptorchidism an...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Valentí Moreno V,Tabernero Caturla J,Villavicencio Mavrich H,Paz-Ares L,Santomé Couto L

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To discuss briefly the new therapeutic strategies for poor-prognosis testicular germ cell cancer. METHODS:The use of new drugs in first line chemotherapy, intensive alternating and sequential chemotherapy and high dose chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow or stem cell transplantation are briefly discusse...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Arance A,García del Muro X,Montes A,Germà Lluch JR

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The sonographic findings and associated etiological conditions in 19 patients with tubular ectasia of the rete testis are described. METHODS:19 patients with tubular ectasia of the rete testis diagnosed by ultrasound over a two-year period are presented. Twenty-seven testes showed ectasia. The mean age at th...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Ortega Herrera R,Medina Benítez A,López Milena G

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The present study was conducted to determine the efficacy of NMP-22 as a diagnostic test for recurrence of bladder tumors and to compare its efficacy with urine cytology. METHODS:30 patients (25 male, 5 female), aged 41-87 years (mean 73.4), with bladder tumor were evaluated by cytology, cystoscopy and dete...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Pérez García FJ,Escaf Barmadah S,Fernández Gómez JM,Rodríguez Martínez JJ,Martín Benito JL

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a case of retroperitoneal bronchogenic cyst, an anomaly during the development of the primitive anterior intestine from which the bronchi and lungs are developed. METHODS/RESULTS:A 38-year-old male presented with left lumbar pain. Patient evaluation disclosed a left adrenal polycystic mass which wa...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Montesino Semper M,González de Garibay AS,Jiménez Calvo J,Grasa Lanau V,Lozano Uruñuela F,De Pablo Cárdenas A,Millán Serrano JA,Pinós Paul M,Guarch Troyas R,Jiménez López de Oñate G

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report on a female patient with metachronous bilateral Wilms' tumor with a long survival. METHODS:An 11-year-old girl underwent total nephrectomy when she was 4 years old for Wilms' tumor of the right kidney. She received cobalt therapy and chemotherapy, and the evolution was good for three years, at whic...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Morales Concepción JC,Cordiés Jackson E,Sandin Hernández N,Renó Céspedes J,Moreno Díaz ME

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review our series of hypospadias. The incidence of the different types of hypospadias and the complication rates according to the different surgical techniques and materials utilized are analyzed. METHODS:We reviewed our series of 130 patients with hypospadias who underwent surgical correction at the Depa...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Larrinaga Simon J,Oliver Llinares F,Yañez Angulo JM,Gamarra Quintanilla M,Gallego Sánchez JA,Guisasola Zabala J,Bernuy Malfaz C

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present three illustrative cases of pyeloureteritis cystica and review the literature. METHODS:Three illustrative cases diagnosed at our department are described. Patient history, clinical features, diagnostic procedures and treatment are analyzed and the literature is reviewed. RESULTS:Our patients had ...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Navas Pastor J,Morga Egea JP,García Ligero J,García García F,Tomás Ros M,Rico Galiano JL,Sempere Gutiérrez A,Guzmán Martínez Valls PL,Gil Franco J,Fontana Compiano LO

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a case of giant diverticulum of the bladder associated with inguinal hernia. METHODS/RESULTS:An uncommon case of giant diverticulum associated with inguinal hernia is presented and the literature reviewed. The enormous size of the diverticulum and the associated lower urinary tract obstruction aris...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Napal Lecumberri S,Vallejo Negro J,Martín de Frutos T,Hernando Albistegui A,Gil de la Puente J,Hernando Alonso J

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the clinical, ultrasound and pathological characteristics of patients with prostate cancer diagnosed by ultrasound-guided transrectal biopsy who consulted for lower urinary tract symptoms compatible with benign hyperplasia of the prostate. METHODS:From 1994 to 1998 ultrasound-guided transrectal bi...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Herranz Amo F,Verdú Tartajo F,Díez Cordero JM,Leal Hernández F,Bielsa Carrillo A,García Burgos J,Subirá Ríos D

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe an additional case of endometriosis of the bladder and to review the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. METHODS/RESULTS:A case of endometriosis of the bladder in a 30-year-old female with a long history of dysuria, pollakiuria and suprapubic pain during menstruation is described. The endoscopic ...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Sánchez Merino JM,Parra Muntaner L,Guillán Maquieira C,Gómez Cisneros SC,Alonso Ortiz J,García Alonso J

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report on a patient who underwent surgery for renal carcinoma at the age of 12 years and who is alive and symptom-free after 22 years. METHODS:A 34-year-old female who underwent surgery for a right renal tumor when she was 12 is described. The histological analysis demonstrated renal adenocarcinoma. To da...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Morales Concepción JC,Morales Aranegui A

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The artificial sphincter has been utilized for urinary incontinence due to intrinsic sphincteric insufficiency, with good fixation of the urethra and a maximum urethral closing pressure of 20-30 cms H2O, or after failed attempts at correction using other techniques. This procedure is difficult to perform sinc...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Marqués Queimadelos A,Abascal García R,Muruamendiaraz Fernández V,Virseda Rodríguez J,Arañó Bertran P,Fernández Fernández E,Sousa Escandón A,Cimadevila García A,Cimadevila Covelo A,Rios Tallón YL

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a case of renocolic fistula diagnosed by retrograde pyelography. METHODS:A case of renocolic fistula associated with pyonephrosis and left pleural empyema in a 48-year-old female with a history of recurrent pyelonephritis is presented. RESULTS:The ultrasound findings were suggestive of pyonephro...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Tundidor Bermúdez AM

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the near future molecular biology will permit selection of patients with bladder cancer who can benefit more from radiotherapy and chemotherapy. There will also be an increase in the response rate due to the possibility of regulating the genes responsible for cellular radiosensitivity. ...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： de las Heras González M,Salinas Ramos J,de la Fuente I,Navarrete Montoya A

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the treatment of invasive bladder cancer with ionizing radiation. METHODS:Patient selection criteria, prognostic factors, treatment of different tumor types with radiation using different strategies alone or in combination with chemotherapy are analyzed in the literature. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS:The r...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Pedraza V,Cueto J,Castillo I,Gonzalo C,Romero MJ,Zuluaga A

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00