A case of IgG4-related interstitial nephritis with ureteral obstruction: case report and literature review
IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a newly discovered systemic disease that can affect any organ or tissue in the body. IgG4-related kidney disease (IgG4-RKD) is relatively rare but essential to IgG4-RD. Howeve... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 28, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Xiao-qing Cai, Zhi-bin Chen, Huai-huai Chen, Yan-qiu Zheng and Xu-guang Yu Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Overexpression of DDX49 in prostate cancer is associated with poor prognosis
This study r... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 27, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Junyue Tao, Qintao Ge, Jialing Meng, Chaozhao Liang, Zongyao Hao and Jun Zhou Tags: Research Source Type: research
Serum lactate dehydrogenase level predicts the prognosis in bladder cancer patients
Recently, several studies investigated the association between lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level and the prognosis of urothelial carcinoma. However, no studies explored the role of serum LDH level in the survi... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 25, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Shuo Gu and Chao Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Study design of a phase 4, real-world study (COMPOSUR) to evaluate vibegron in patients with overactive bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB) is defined as urinary urgency accompanied by frequency and nocturia, with or without urge urinary incontinence (UUI). Vibegron, a selective β3-adrenergic receptor agonist approved in the ... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 24, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roger R. Dmochowski, Eric S. Rovner, Michael J. Kennelly, Diane K. Newman, Laleh Abedinzadeh, Daniel Snyder, Elizabeth Thomas, Cornelia Haag-Molkenteller and Matt T. Rosenberg Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research
Recurrent metastatic retroperitoneal dedifferentiated liposarcoma: a case report and literature review
Retroperitoneal liposarcoma (RPLPS), a rare tumor, is often treated using surgical procedures as the first choice for treatment. However, there is no consensus on the scope of surgical resection. In addition, ... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 24, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tuming Liao, Wei Du, Xiongcai Li, Shen He, Gangqiang Guan, Herong Zhu and Jiaqiao Wu Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Comparison of prostate volume measured by transabdominal ultrasound and MRI with the radical prostatectomy specimen volume: a retrospective observational study
In this study, we evaluate the accuracy and reliability of PV measure... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 17, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Shikuan Guo, Jingliang Zhang, Jianhua Jiao, Zeyu Li, Peng Wu, Yuming Jing, Weijun Qin, Fuli Wang and Shuaijun Ma Tags: Research Source Type: research
Oncocytic adrenocortical neoplasm of borderline uncertain malignant potential diagnosed after robot-assisted adrenalectomy case report
Adrenal incidentalomas are radiologically discovered tumors that represent a variety of pathologies, with the diagnosis clinched only on surgical pathology. These tumors may be clinically monitored, but trigge... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 15, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Chih Peng Chin, Ralph Grauer, Burak Ucpinar, Mani Menon, Qiusheng Si and Ketan K. Badani Tags: Case report Source Type: research
5-alpha reductase inhibitors and MRI prostates: actively reducing prostate sizes and ambiguity
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are increasingly first-line investigations for suspected prostate cancer, and essential in the decision for biopsy. 5-alpha reductase inhibitor (5-ARI) use has been shown... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 15, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ziting Wang, Kaiying Wang, Han Yang Ong, Woon Chau Tsang, Qing Hui Wu and Edmund Chiong Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis with polycystic kidney disease as a mimic of cystic renal cell carcinoma: a case report
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare chronic pyelonephritis that often mimics other renal diseases, when combined with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease(ADPKD), preoperative diagnosis ... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 11, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mei Yi, Yong Liu and Qi Chen Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Risk factors for systemic inflammatory response syndrome after endoscopic lithotripsy for upper urinary calculi
To explore the risk factors for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) after endoscopic lithotripsy for upper urinary calculi. (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 11, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Siming Ye, Wei Wang, Zhenliang Yu and Jie Luo Tags: Research Source Type: research
Transperitoneal laparoscopic umbilical resection of urachal remnants: a feasible surgical method
To date, there is no standard established laparoscopic surgical method for managing urachal remnants because of their rarity, and several questions remain unanswered. Are there any problems for considering the... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 4, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Hideo Yuki, Naoya Ohkubo, Ryo Kurashina, Kazumasa Sakamoto, Issei Suzuki, Kohei Takei, Hironori Betsunoh, Akinori Nukui, Masahiro Yashi and Takao Kamai Tags: Research Source Type: research
Efficacy of emergency extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the treatment of ureteral stones: a meta-analysis
To compare the clinical efficiency and safety of emergency extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (eESWL) and delayed extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (dESWL) in the treatment of ureteral stones. (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 4, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Cheng-Xia Peng, Yi-Kai Lou, Li Xu, Guang-Hao Wu, Xie-Lai Zhou, Kang-Er Wang and Chun-Hua Ye Tags: Research Source Type: research
Bioinformatic analysis highlights SNHG6 as a putative prognostic biomarker for kidney renal papillary cell carcinoma
Kidney renal papillary cell carcinoma (KIRP) is a highly heterogeneous malignancy and current systemic therapeutic strategies are difficult to achieve a satisfactory outcome for advanced disease. Meanwhile, th... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 1, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yifu Liu, Xiaofeng Cheng, Ping Xi, Zhicheng Zhang, Ting Sun and Binbin Gong Tags: Research Source Type: research
Hyaluronic acid injection to coronal sulcus of the penis for the treatment of premature ejaculation: a retrospective observational study
Hyaluronic acid (HA) injection has become a burgeoning method to treat premature ejaculation (PE) due to its high biocompatibility and structural properties. (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 1, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kewei Chen, Qing Li, Tao Xu and Xiaowei Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Migrated Hem-o-Lok clips in the neobladder with giant stone formation: a case report
We report a case of Hem-o-Lok (HOLC) migration into the neobladder with giant stone formation after orthot... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 30, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Shang Xu, Xin-Ning Wang, Zi-Jie Wang, Tian-Wei Zhang, Yu-Hao Zhang, Yuan-Chao Cao and Wei Jiao Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
