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Dawalibi A, Mazhar MA, Qazi S, Ganguly P, Behiery A. Vascular Abnormalities in a Pelvic Ectopic Kidney: How a Dissection-Based Program Improves the Knowledge of Clinical Anatomy. Int J Angiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1756486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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AbstractAnatomy is a vital basic science for safe and effective medical practice and its significance increases several folds when it is taught in a clinically relevant manner. In today's time-compressed modern medical curricula, the importance of dissection-based anatomy programs is integral to teaching–learning outcome. Sound anatomical knowledge is critical to safe clinical and surgical practice as it is fundamental to the career of future doctors. In this pictorial essay, we present a case of a left ectopic pelvic kidney during one of the faculty-guided dissection sessions at the Alfaisal University. Such an anomaly motivated students to perform further meticulous dissection and to engage in detailed discussions after identifying associated abnormal findings. It is believed that these practices at the very start of the medical journey of students will effectively enhance their clinical reasoning skills by integrating basic and clinical anatomy.
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- Ahmad Dawalibi
- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Pahlavan F, Niknejad F, Sajadi H, Vosough Taghi Dizaj A. Unilateral Kidney Agenesis and other Kidney Anomalies in Infertile Men with Congenital Bilateral Absence of Vas deferens: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FERTILITY & STERILITY 2022; 16:152-155. [PMID: 36029049 PMCID: PMC9395997 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2021.535148.1166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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We aim to determine the prevalence of renal anomalies in patients with congenital vas deferens agenesis referred for infertility assessment.<br />Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on eligible infertile men from 2016 to 2019. Infertile men who were suspected of obstructive azoospermia were referred to the Ultrasound ward and they were examined by abdominal ultrasound for detecting the genital and kidney anomalies. An informed consent form was filled out by patients. Data was entered into SPSS software 21. Patients were divided into two groups in terms of congenital bilateral absence of vas deferens (CBAVD) or congenital unilateral absence of the vas deferens (CUAVD). Using the Chi-square test kidney anomalies between groups were compared. The P<0.05 was considered significant.<br />Results: The mean age of participants was 33.05 ± 6.35. The frequency of CBAVD was 66 and the frequency of left side VD and right side VD were 23 and 21, respectively. The percentage of other comorbidities was calculated. Out of 110 cases, 12 (11%) men had coexistence of vas deferens and kidney agenesis. Other studies are in agreement with our findings. Although the percentage of CBAVD and CUAVD were 9.1% and 1.8% respectively, the difference was not significant (P=0.07).<br />Conclusion: Considering the fact that kidney agenesis is a remarkable congenital anomaly that coexists with the majority of vas deferens agenesis cases and could not be detected by routine laboratory tests or transrectal ultrasound<br />examination, it should be ruled out with transabdominal ultrasound examination after detection of vas deferens agenesis.
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- Fattaneh Pahlavan
- Department of Reproductive Imaging, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine,
ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Imaging, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine,
ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Andrology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine,
ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Imaging, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine,
ACECR, Tehran, Iran,P.O. Box: 16635-148Department of Reproductive
ImagingReproductive Biomedicine Research CenterRoyan Institute for Reproductive BiomedicineACECRTehranIran
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AbdElnaser T, Elkhiat YI, El-Azizi HM, Fatah E, Abd M, Elshibany AM, GamalEl Din SF. A cross-sectional study of the genital duct and renal anomalies in Egyptian cases of congenital absence of the vas deferens. HUM FERTIL 2021; 25:738-744. [PMID: 33908325 DOI: 10.1080/14647273.2021.1918352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The aim of the study was to detect the incidence and types of genital and renal duct anomalies associated with congenital absent vas deferens (CAVD). In 200 males with CAVD, the demographic characteristics, physical examination findings were evaluated. Scrotal ultrasonography and transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) were used as the diagnostic methods for evaluating unilateral or bilateral CAVD with associated abnormalities or agenesis of the testes, epididymes, seminal vesicles and prostate. Abdominal ultrasound was performed to detect any associated renal anomalies. There were a total of 111 CBAVD and 89 CUAVD males. Eight cases (8.98%) of CUAVD were associated with contralateral cryptorchidism. In most cases there were agenesis in the epididymal body and tail and seminal vesicles. Different types of renal anomalies (32.50%) especially renal agenesis were observed mainly in cases of left CUAVD and were predominately on the left hand side. An important implication of our study is the importance of requesting ultrasound of males with CAVD to discover any associated anomalies especially renal agenesis that may be ignored by many physicians.
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- Taha AbdElnaser
- Andrology & STDs department, Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Andrology & STDs department, Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Andrology & STDs department, Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Andrology, Sexology &STDs unit at Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Andrology, Assiut University, Asyut, Egypt
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- Andrology & STDs department, Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Wu HF, Zhu JG, Lin JZ, Shi GD, Yu JQ, Xu WZ, Yu HB. A 30-year retrospective study of rare ectopic seminal tract opening cases. Asian J Androl 2019; 22:287-291. [PMID: 31274477 PMCID: PMC7275792 DOI: 10.4103/aja.aja_63_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Ectopic seminal tract opening is a rare congenital malformation. Until recently, there has been a lack of comprehensive reporting on the condition. The purpose of this retrospective study is to summarize the experience of diagnosis and treatment of this condition based on 28 clinical practice cases throughout the past 30 years. We conducted auxiliary examinations on such patients including routine tests, imaging examinations, and endoscopy. Among these 28 cases, there were ectopic opening of vas deferens into enlarged prostatic utricles (6 cases); ejaculatory ducts into enlarged prostatic utricles, Müllerian ducts cysts, and urethras (18 cases, 2 cases, and 1 case, respectively); and ectopic opening of the unilateral vas deferens and the contralateral ejaculatory duct into enlarged prostatic utricle (1 case). The size of the enlarged prostatic utricle, the type of ectopic seminal tract opening, and the opening's location effectively assisted in the selection of clinical treatment methods, including transurethral fenestration of the utricle, transurethral cold-knife incision, open operation, laparoscopic operation, and conservative treatment. Satisfactory effect was achieved during follow-up. In conclusion, a definite diagnosis and personalized treatment are especially important for patients with ectopic seminal tract opening.
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- Hong-Fei Wu
- Department of Urology, Nanjing BenQ Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210019, China
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- Department of Urology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China
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- Department of Urology, Nanjing BenQ Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210019, China
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- Department of Urology, Gaogang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taizhou 225321, China
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- Fourth Clinical Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Department of Urology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital and Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research and Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Nanjing 210019, China
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- Department of Urology, Nanjing BenQ Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210019, China
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Cai H, Qing X, Niringiyumukiza JD, Zhan X, Mo D, Zhou Y, Shang X. CFTR variants and renal abnormalities in males with congenital unilateral absence of the vas deferens (CUAVD): a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Genet Med 2018; 21:826-836. [PMID: 30214069 PMCID: PMC6752674 DOI: 10.1038/s41436-018-0262-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE CFTR variant is the main genetic contributor to congenital (unilateral/bilateral) absence of the vas deferens (CAVD/CUAVD/CBAVD). We performed a systematic review to elucidate the genetic link between CFTR variants, CUAVD, and the associated risk of renal abnormality (RA). METHODS We searched relevant databases for eligible articles reporting CFTR variants in CUAVD. The frequency of CFTR variants and RA, and the odds ratios (ORs) for common alleles and RA risk, were pooled under random-/fixed-effect models. Subgroup analyses and heterogeneity tests were performed. RESULTS Twenty-three studies were included. Among CUAVD patients, 46% had at least one CFTR variant, with 27% having one and 5% having two. The allele frequency in CUAVD was 4% for F508del and 9% for 5T. The summary OR for 5T risk in CUAVD was 5.79 compared with normal controls and 2.82 compared with non-CAVD infertile males. The overall incidence of RA was 22% in CUAVD. The pooled OR for RA risk among CUAVD patients was 4.85 compared with CBAVD patients. CONCLUSION CFTR variants are common in CUAVD, and the 5T allele may be associated with increased CUAVD risk. CUAVD patients bear a higher RA risk than CBAVD patients, but this is not associated with CFTR variants.
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- Hongcai Cai
- Family Planning Research Institute/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Jiangmen Central Hospital, Affiliated Jiangmen Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Jiangmen, Guangdong, China
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- Family Planning Research Institute/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Xi'an No. 4 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Urology, Liuzhou Worker's Hospital, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Guizhou, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Andrology, Jinling Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Nanjing, China. .,Department of Andrology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, China.
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