Can J Urol
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Gunshot wounds to the bladder are not uncommon; however it is unusual that a bullet come to rest within the urinary bladder. Properly performed plain film cystography is trusted as a highly sensitive tool for identifying significant bladder injuries due to both blunt and penetrating trauma. Several reports suggest that cystography may be less sensitive in cases of gunshot wounds to the bladder. ⋯ Although reliable for the diagnosis of bladder perforation in most trauma settings, cystography may fail to diagnose a penetrating bladder injury due to a gunshot wound. High clinical suspicion based on bullet trajectory, history, and physical exam should guide the workup and treatment of such patients.
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We report a case of a 19-year-old female who presented with right flank pain and microscopic hematuria. Three years earlier, she sustained a stab wound to the right flank and was managed conservatively. After being diagnosed with an enhancing renal mass using computed tomography (CT) scan, duplex ultrasound and angiography were performed revealing an intrarenal pseudoaneurysm. Endovascular coils were successfully employed to selectively embolize the pseudoaneurysm.
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Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is widely utilized for treatment of localized and advanced prostate cancer (CaP). ADT is associated with increased rates of osteoporosis; however, its impact on fracture risk is not completely understood. We investigated incidence and predisposing factors for osteoporosis and fractures in a large, contemporary, single institution series of patients treated with ADT for CaP. ⋯ Patients receiving continuous ADT for CaP are at increased risk for developing osteoporosis which may lead to fractures, with an incidence of 7% in our study population.