... of the NIH-Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI). Evaluation was performed at baseline and at 12, 24, and 36 weeks. Results: The patients of the Group A experienced a significantly larger reduction in the prostatitis episodes than the Group B at 24 and 36 weeks, but they did not experience...

...Stefan Heidler; Stephan Hruby; Stephan Schwarz; Yolanthe Sellner-Zwieauer; Wolfgang Hoeltl; Walter Albrecht Objective: To analyze the prevalence and incidence of clinical symptoms of retroaortic left renal vein (RLRV) diagnosed incidentally over 10 years by computed tomography (CT). Patients...

... to the words: urinary tract endometriosis, bladder endometriosis, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Results: Deep pelvic endometriosis usually involves the urinary system, with the bladder being affected in 85% of cases. The diagnosis has to be considered as a step-by-step procedure. Currently, the treatment...

... or at autopsy; sometimes larger masses may cause local symptoms. We report clinical, radiologic and therapeutic aspects of a large myelolipoma of the right adrenal gland, presenting with unusual epigastric symptoms. Adrenal myelolipoma Adrenal benign neoplasms Adrenal ‘incidentalomas’ Adrenal masses...

...K.-P. Dieckmann; T. Becker; H.W. Bauer 180 patients with testicular germ cell tumors were evaluated in a retrospective study concerning the features of presentation and diagnostic delay. Mean duration of symptoms was 170 days, being different for semi-noma and nonseminoma, and showing a continuous...

...% had obstructed micturition. The symptoms of urgency, urge incontinence and frequency were associated with bladder instability and not with obstruction. The symptoms of hesitancy and slow stream were significantly related to obstruction. Post-micturition dribble and nocturia were related to neither...

... to age, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), quality of life score, prostate specific antigen (PSA), maximum urinary flow rate and the weight of the surgical prostate specimen. Results: The mean age, IPSS, quality of life score, total PSA, maximum urinary flow rate and the weight of the surgical...