The Journal of urology
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The Journal of urology · Jan 1982
Case ReportsBasal cell carcinoma of the scrotum: a case report and literature review.
Basal cell carcinoma of the scrotum is a rarely occurring lesion that must be differentiated from the more common squamous cell carcinoma, as well as chronic dermatitis or chronic fungal infection. We report a case of basal cell carcinoma of the scrotum and review the literature. This case serves as a reminder that these lesions do occur on the scrotal skin and that, unlike squamous cell carcinomas, they are curable with simple wide excision.
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The Journal of urology · Dec 1981
Case ReportsRadiation-induced sarcoma following radiotherapy for testicular tumor.
We report 4 cases of soft tissue sarcoma following radiation therapy for testicular tumor. The tumors included leiomyosarcoma, fibroxanthosarcoma, reticulum cell sarcoma and spindle cell sarcoma. Each malignancy arose within the irradiated area after a long latent period (mean 12 years) and each was histologically proved. ⋯ Three patients died as a result of the second neoplasm. Radiation-induced sarcomas are rare but must be considered in the differential diagnosis of new tumor growth in patients treated previously with radiotherapy. Full evaluation of such new tumor growth, including tissue diagnosis, is necessary before additional therapy is prescribed.
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Micturition syncope is a poorly understood neurophysiological event. Increased vagal stimulation at night, vagal sensory input from the bladder during micturition and standing position during voiding represent the most common triggering factors of this syndrome. Postural hypotension, caused by standing during micturition, may explain the predominance of male victims. Two cases are reported--a classic male example and an unusual incident in a woman.
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We present our study of the genetics of undescended testes. The occurrence of undescended testes could be confirmed in 1.5 to 4.0 per cent of the fathers and in 6.2 per cent of the brothers of index patients with true undescended testes. The pattern of the familial cluster fits into the gaussian-additive-multifactorial-threshold program. ⋯ Bilateral (more severe) undescended testes are associated with a higher recurrence risk for siblings. The nosological identity of unilateral and bilateral undescended testes have shorter menses and a delay of menarche. Thus, the pituitary hypogonadism of mothers seems to be a predisposing factor for undescended testes in their sons.