Epididymitis: eMedicine Urology

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Epididymitis: eMedicine Urology

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Overview: Epididymitis is defined as inflammation of the epididymis, the tightly coiled segment of the spermatic duct that connects the efferent duct from the posterior aspect of each testicle to its respective vas deferens. It is a ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2010 at 8:13 pm By:

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Idiopathic scrotal pain and orchalgia can be misdiagnosed as epididymitis. See the eMedicine article Epididymitis. http://bit.ly/crlLSj

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Wilms Tumor: Treatment - eMedicine Urology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Treatment: Wilms tumor (WT) is the fifth most common pediatric malignancy and the most common type of renal tumor in children. The treatment used to treat Wilms tumor is an example of success achieved through a multidisciplinary collaboration ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Cystinuria: Treatment & Medication - eMedicine Urology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Treatment: Cystinuria is an autosomal-recessive defect in reabsorptive transport of cystine and the dibasic amino acids ornithine, arginine, and lysine from the luminal fluid of the renal proximal tubule and small intestine. The only phenotypic manifestation of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Treatment and medication for cystinuria - Learn the treatment options for when staying hydrated isn't enough. http://bit.ly/aHTVVm

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Simple Prostatectomy: eMedicine Urology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Simple retropubic prostatectomy is the enucleation of a hyperplastic prostatic adenoma through a direct incision of the anterior prostatic capsule.Suprapubic prostatectomy is the enucleation of the hyperplastic prostatic adenoma through an extraperitoneal incision of the lower anterior ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on September 10, 2010 at 3:48 pm By:

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Simple prostatectomy - Learn what the surgery is, how it is performed, and who might benefit. http://bit.ly/c0JUvO

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Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Prostatodynia: eMedicine Urology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The term prostatodynia, or chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), is used to designate unexplained pelvic pain in men; this pain is associated with irritative voiding symptoms and/or pain located in the groin, genitalia, or perineum in ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Myofascial trigger-point release for CPPS. See the eMedicine topic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Prostatodynia. http://bit.ly/czmp6h

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Nephrolithiasis, Acute Renal Colic: eMedicine Urology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acute renal colic is probably the most excruciatingly painful event a person can endure. Striking without warning, the pain is often described as being worse than childbirth, broken bones, gunshot wounds, burns, or surgery. Renal colic affects ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Intranasal ketorolac (Sprix) is now available. See the eMedicine topic Nephrolithiasis, Acute Renal Colic. http://bit.ly/dfPZyr

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Hyperoxaluria: eMedicine Urology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hyperoxaluria, defined as excessive urinary oxalate, is a common abnormal finding in patients with calcium oxalate kidney stones. Some degree of excessive urinary oxalate is found in 20-30% of all patients with recurrent calcium oxalate stones. ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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p.Gly170Arg AGXT mutation means better prognosis in primary hyperoxaluria type 1. See the eMedicine topic Hyperoxaluria http://bit.ly/9iqADK

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Epididymitis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The epididymis is a coiled tubular structure located along the posterior aspect of the testis. It allows for the storage, maturation, and transport of sperm, connecting the efferent ducts of the testis to the vas deferens. ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 4:22 am By:

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Inflammation of the epididymis can be acute (<6 wk) or chronic and is most commonly caused by infection. http://bit.ly/dCQYu4

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Testicular Torsion: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Testicular torsion is a true urologic emergency and must be differentiated from other complaints of testicular pain because a delay in diagnosis and management can lead to loss of the testicle. Though testicular torsion can occur ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 4:17 am By:

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Testicular torsion is a true urologic emergency that occurs when the testicle twists partially or fully. http://bit.ly/bLs9zT

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Priapism: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Priapism is the presence of a persistent, usually painful, erection of the penis unrelated to sexual stimulation or desire. It is a true urologic emergency that may lead to permanent erectile dysfunction and penile necrosis if ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Priapism is the presence of a persistent, usually painful, erection of the penis unrelated to sexual stimulation.http://bit.ly/9G70Kz

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Cystitis, Nonbacterial: eMedicine Urology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Nonbacterial cystitis is a catchall term that comprises various medical disorders, including nonbacterial infectious (viral, mycobacterial, chlamydial, fungal, schistosomal) and noninfectious (radiation cystitis, chemical, autoimmune, hypersensitivity) cystitis, as well as painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC). PBS/IC describes ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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The eMedicine article Cystitis, Nonbacterial has been overhauled. http://bit.ly/9FjgAF

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Nephrolithiasis: eMedicine Urology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Nephrolithiasis is a common disease that is estimated to produce medical costs of $2.1 billion per year in the United States.1 Nephrolithiasis specifically refers to calculi in the kidneys, but this article discusses both renal ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Struvite stones a risk factor for chronic kidney disease. See the eMedicine article Nephrolithiasis. http://bit.ly/9TOZ59

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Prostate Cancer - Metastatic and Advanced Disease: eMedicine Urology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States among men and is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American males. Most prostate cancer-related deaths are due to advanced disease. Continuous ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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J-CAPRA as a validated model for prostate cancer risk prediction. Prostate Cancer - Metastatic and Advanced Disease. http://bit.ly/akLMSW

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Prostate Cancer - External Beam Radiotherapy: eMedicine Urology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) remains one of the primary treatment modalities for patients with localized or locally advanced prostate cancer. The use of modern equipment has fostered greater interest in this form of treatment over the ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Image-guided radiotherapy and particle therapy. See eMedicine's Prostate Cancer - External Beam Radiotherapy article. http://bit.ly/dpCpuw

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Prostate Cancer - Management of Localized Disease: eMedicine Urology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among males and is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in males. Because of continuing advances, the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer is constantly evolving. This ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Active surveillance becoming more common in prostate cancer. See the eMedicine article Management of Localized Disease. http://bit.ly/bfSp6e

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