
Category: Urological Cancers
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Renal cell carcinoma extending into IVC
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults, accounting for approximately 85-90% of all kidney malignancies. While many RCCs…
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Testicular tumor marker trends during treatment
Testicular cancer is often considered one of the most curable cancers, largely due to its high sensitivity to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, successful treatment…
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Seminal vesicle invasion in prostate carcinoma
Prostate cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers affecting men worldwide. While localized prostate cancer often has excellent treatment outcomes, its progression can…
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Obstructive uropathy caused by bladder tumor
Bladder cancer, while often detected early due to its propensity for causing hematuria (blood in the urine), can present significant challenges beyond initial diagnosis. One…
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Hypervascular lesion in testicular ultrasound
Testicular ultrasound is a cornerstone in the evaluation of scrotal pathology, offering a non-invasive means to visualize the testes, epididymis, and surrounding structures. It’s frequently…
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Abnormal digital rectal exam findings
The digital rectal exam (DRE) is often perceived as an unpleasant part of routine healthcare, but it’s a remarkably valuable diagnostic tool used across a…
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Renal cortical mass with irregular borders
Renal cortical masses with irregular borders are findings frequently encountered in radiological imaging, often sparking concern due to their potential association with malignancy. The kidney,…
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Undescended testicle and tumor risk
Undescended testicles, also known as cryptorchidism, represent one of the most common congenital abnormalities found in male infants. It’s estimated that around 3-5% of newborn…
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Plasmacytoid variant of bladder carcinoma
Bladder carcinoma, a malignancy arising from the lining of the bladder, typically presents as transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) – now more accurately termed urothelial carcinoma.…
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Pelvic lymphadenopathy in urological cancers
Pelvic lymphadenopathy, simply put, refers to enlarged lymph nodes in the pelvic region. While often benign – sometimes resulting from infection or inflammation – its…