Abstract Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a potentially life-threatening infection of the renal parenchyma and perinephric tissues by gas-forming organisms. Historically, open surgical drainage or nephrectomy was the standard of care,…
Abstract This case is the first documented instance of genitourinary monkeypox (Mpox) diagnosed by a urology service in Mexico, emphasizing the role of urologists in managing atypical genitourinary infections. A…
Abstract Renal tuberculosis is a rare and often under-recognized condition, frequently leading to delayed diagnosis due to its nonspecific symptoms and atypical clinical presentation. We report a case of renal…
Abstract A 50-year-old female with left flank pain and 3.1 cm renal calculi underwent PCNL. Intraoperatively, an anatomical variant led to accidental insertion of a nephrostomy tube into the inferior…
Abstract Congenital anomalies like duplex renal collecting systems and ectopic ureters are rare. We report a unique case of a 61-year-old male presenting with left inguinal swelling, recurrent epididymo-orchitis, and…
Abstract Nephrolithiasis is less common in children and is rare in newborns. The evaluation and management strategies for renal stones in infants are not clear. Recently, supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)…
Abstract Managing urinary tract stones in patients on anticoagulant therapy is challenging due to increased bleeding risks. Flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) offers a low-bleeding-risk alternative. A 75-year-old female on Edoxaban for…
Abstract Spontaneous renal pelvis rupture with extrusion of calculus is an extremely rare event. This article reports a case of right pelvis rupture with perinephric abscess due to renal calculus,…
Abstract Digital disposable nephroscopes represent a recent advancement in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedures, offering several benefits over their reusable counterparts, such as reducing cross-contamination risks, ensuring high image quality and…
Abstract A large ureteral stone is a rare condition that can cause significant complications if untreated. We report the case of a 21-year-old male from Farah province who experienced abdominal…
