Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic pelvic pain syndrome characterized by urinary urgency, frequency, and pain. Although the exact cause of IC is unclear, severe cases may lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD), requiring complex surgical interventions. This case report presents a 46-year-old male with IC complicated by CKD secondary to total urethral stricture.
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January 2025
Perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComas) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms, commonly found in the uterus and retroperitoneum. Renal PEComas are exceedingly rare, often posing diagnostic challenges due to their resemblance to renal cell carcinoma (RCC) on imaging. We present the case of an 18-year-old male who presented with non-specific symptoms of fever, chills, and shivering.
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