Cowperitis is an inflammation of the exocrine glands located in the urethra in men. Pathology often accompanies infectious and inflammatory diseases: prostatitis, urethritis, prostatovesiculitis. Symptoms depend on the severity of the process: at advanced stages, there is pain in the perineum, dysuria. Diagnostics is aimed at identifying the main pathology of the genitourinary system, including…
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is a purulent process in the kidney that develops against the background of nephrolithiasis, characterized by the proliferation of granulomas with xanthoma cells in the parenchyma of the organ. The disease occurs with fever syndrome, chills, lower back and abdominal pain, hematuria, malaise. The diagnosis is facilitated by the results of ultrasound, intravenous…
Staghorn calculus is a large concretion of irregular process shape, partially or completely filling the cup-pelvis complex (CHLC). It is manifested by pulling pain in the lower back, malaise, subfebrility, hematuria, attacks of renal colic. It may be complicated by the development of pyelonephritis and CRF. Disease are detected during urography, pyelography, ultrasound, CT of…
Contrast-induced nephropathy is an acute renal dysfunction that occurs within 1-3 days after administration of the radiopaque drug, leading to an increase in serum creatinine by at least 26.5 mmol / l (25%) or more in comparison with the baseline level. It usually proceeds asymptomatically. In severe cases, it is manifested by oliguria, renal edema,…
Posterior urethral valves are a congenital, rarely acquired pathology in which the lumen of the urethra is obstructed by folded formations of the mucosa. It is manifested by a weakening of the urine stream, moderate soreness during urination, enuresis, pollakiuria, an increase in the bladder. It is diagnosed by cystourethrography, urethroscopy, urodynamic examination, urethral augmentation.…
Urachal cyst is a malformation of embryonic development, in which a closed cavity containing serous fluid is formed in the urinary duct. Small cysts may not manifest any symptoms for a long time, tumors of considerable size are characterized by abdominal pain due to compression of the intestine, palpable swelling of the abdominal wall, urination…
Kidney cyst is a benign neoplasm, which is a fluid–filled cavity with a thin connective tissue membrane. Subjective symptoms of pathology are often absent, with the development of complications or an increase in the size of the formation, there are complaints of lower back pain, the presence of blood in the urine, fatigue, an increase…
Urethral caruncle is a benign neoplasm of the urethra consisting of vascular–rich elastic connective tissue. It usually has a short leg and a wide base. It is manifested by dysuria (burning sensation and soreness during urination), frequent cystitis and urethritis, bloody discharge (urethrorrhagia) and hematuria. Diagnosis is made by gynecological examination, urethroscopy, biopsy with histological…
Renal carbuncle is a localized purulent–necrotic process that is a complication of acute pyelonephritis or occurs due to hematogenic infection of the urinary system. It is manifested by a sharp intoxication of the body (fever, vomiting, weakness) and lower back pain. There may be signs of damage to other organs – the myocardium, liver, adrenal…
Candidal balanoposthitis is an inflammation of the glans penis and foreskin caused by opportunistic fungi of the genus Candida. Microtrauma of the external genitalia, metabolic and immune disorders, prolonged antibiotic therapy contribute to the development of the disease. Fungal balanoposthitis is manifested by itching and burning in the intimate area, swelling of the foreskin, painful…
