1/7. Rare case of left-sided ureteroduodenal fistula.BACKGROUND/AIMS: Ureteroduodenal fistulas are rare and only 11 cases have been reported in the literature since 1918. diagnosis requires careful observation of symptoms. methods: The case presented demonstrates a 68-year-old female with left-sided ureteroduodenal fistula confirmed by CT scan. A duodenal fistula was localized and an atrophic left kidney was identified and repaired. RESULTS: Nephroureterectomy was performed and an omental patch was used for the repair. No complications were encountered during the postoperative course. CONCLUSIONS: Recurrent chronic urinary tract infection, pyuria and hematuria can indicate this rare disease. Early testing and detection can improve the chances of renal preservation.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = rare disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/7. ciprofloxacin for treatment of malakoplakia.The tumour-like lesions of the rare disease malakoplakia, which consist of macrophages containing undigested coliform bacteria, are often misdiagnosed as a carcinoma. Although an infectious aetiology is likely, no antimicrobial therapy has been successful in the long-term. Since ciprofloxacin penetrates well into macrophages, this drug was given to two patients with advanced malakoplakia (500 mg twice daily). After long-term treatment all granulomatous lesions disappeared. Thus, malakoplakia can be cured by antibiotic treatment.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = rare disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/7. Pulmonary hyalinizing granuloma with ureteric fibrosis: A case report and review of relevant literature.A 52-year-old, asymptomatic patient presented with bilateral lung nodules on chest radiograph. She was diagnosed to have "pulmonary hyalinizing granuloma" on an open lung biopsy. We review the clinical features of this rare disease.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = rare disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/7. Alveolar echinococcosis with involvement of the ureter and testis.Alveolar echinococcosis is a rare disease of the liver, and occasionally of the lungs and brain, that is endemic across areas of Central europe, the Soviet Union and alaska. We describe a case of alveolar echinococcosis with involvement of the ureter and testis overshadowing the liver manifestation. The unusual presentation and nondemonstrable exposure to the organism caused misinterpretation of the histological findings and an initial misdiagnosis of tuberculosis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = rare disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/7. Malakoplakia of the urinary tract.The authors report 4 cases of urinary tract malakoplakia. This rare disease of unknown etiopathogenesis can present with a benign character in the bladder, but when the upper urinary tract is affected, loss of renal function can occur. Treatment aims to control the primary infection, as well as enhance intracellular bactericidal activity, which seems to be compromised in these cases. Cytoreductive surgery may be indicated when this treatment fails.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = rare disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/7. Renal autotransplantation for localized amyloidosis of the ureter.Localized amyloidosis of the ureter is a relatively rare disease, causing at times ureteral stenosis with hydronephrosis and renal function impairment to various extent. Although it is not malignant nearly all reported cases have been treated by nephroureterectomy because it is clinically difficult to differentiate this entity from ureteral malignancy. We report a case in which the ipsilateral kidney was salvaged successfully by renal autotransplantation. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case reported of renal autotransplantation for localized amyloidosis of the ureter in the English literature. We suggest that renal autotransplantation be considered in cases of localized ureteral amyloidosis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = rare disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/7. Ureteritis cystica with 17-year followup.Ureteritis cystica is a rare disease that must be considered in the differential diagnosis of ureteral and renal pelvic filling defects. The characteristic radiographic findings often regress spontaneously when the process instigating the inflammation is eradicated. However, in our patient radiological findings remained unchanged during a 17-year period in the absence of malignancy or infection. Although it sometimes coexists with cancer, we believe that ureteritis cystica is usually benign and indolent.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = rare disease (Clic here for more details about this article) |