We report a case of hemophilic pseudotumor in the ulna of a 6-year-old boy treated with radiation therapy. A total dose of 900 cGy in 6 fractions was given in 6 consecutive days. Progression of cystic changes was halted within a month. New bone formation and trabeculation were found on the 4th month. Complete healing of the lesion and bony replacement were found on the 12th month. The patient was followed up to 72 months and there was no evidence of recurrence and no bone growth disturbance. Radiation therapy can be an effective alternative modality in treating hemophilic pseudotumor.
Bone Cysts/radiotherapy* ; Bone Cysts/pathology ; Bone Cysts/etiology* ; Case Report ; Child ; Hemophilia A/pathology ; Hemophilia A/complications* ; Human ; Male ; Ulna/pathology*

OBJECTIVESTo deepen the understanding of patients with seminal vesicle cyst for correct diagnosis and treatment.

METHODSSixteen patients with seminal vesicle cysts were treated in the period of January 1980-May 2002. Their symptoms, diagnostic results, treatment and outcomes were analyzed retrospectively. The mean age of these patients at diagnosis was 31 years (range 19 - 43). Two patients were associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis. Symptoms included hematospermia in 12 (75%) patients, urinary frequency in 8 (50%), hematuria after ejaculation in 6 (27.5%), perineal malaise in 6 (27.5%), infertility in 3 (13.7%), pain after ejaculation in 3 (13.7%), scrotal pain in 2 (12.5%) and dysuria in 1 (6.3%). Cyst was palpable in 81.3% patients on digital rectal examination. All patients underwent intravenous urography and cystoscopy. Others received ultrasonography, CT scanning, MRI, and vasovesiculography. The size of masses ranged from 3.8 cm x 3.0 cm x 2.6 cm to 9.6 cm x 5.2 cm x 5.0 cm. Final open surgery consisted of vesiculectomy (4 patients) and partial vesiculectomy (12).

RESULTSPostoperative course was uneventful except in 1 patient with epididymitis. All patients were free of symptoms after open surgery.

CONCLUSIONSSeminal vesicle cysts are rare but should be considered in men with hematospermia and otherwise inexplicable bladder irritation symptoms, perineal discomfort or other genitourinary complaints of unknown etiology. Diagnosis consists of digital rectal examination, transrectal and abdominal ultrasonography, CT scan or MRI. Vesiculectomy and partial vesiculectomy give excellent results.

Adult ; Arachnoid Cysts ; complications ; Female ; Humans ; Intracranial Aneurysm ; etiology

Cysts ; Humans ; Liver ; Liver Diseases ; Punctures ; Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy/etiology*

Adult ; Female ; Hemorrhage ; etiology ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Ovarian Cysts ; diagnosis ; etiology ; Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome ; complications

We report a case of symptomatic intraurethral prostatic cyst in a 42-yr-old man without clinical evidence of benign prostatic hyperplasia. The intraurethral cyst makes it unique from the all previously reported cases of prostatic cysts located medially within the prostate. Transurethral resection of the cyst with limited resection of the prostatic tissue at the base of the cyst was performed with successful resolution of voiding symptoms.
Adult ; Bladder Neck Obstruction/etiology ; Cysts/complications* ; Cysts/surgery ; Human ; Male ; Prostatic Diseases/complications* ; Prostatic Diseases/surgery

Adult ; Blindness ; etiology ; Cysts ; complications ; Ethmoid Sinus ; Female ; Humans ; Paranasal Sinus Diseases ; complications

The association of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) and arachnoid cyst (AC) is uncommon. We reported 2 juvenile athletes with CSDH associated with AC which occurred in their daily sports activities and reviewed the literature. Both of them were treated surgically, with satisfactory outcome. AC is a common predisposing factor in young patients with CSDH. The complication of intracranial bleeding is an indication for surgical management. Though there are still controversies in the treatment of asymptomatic AC, it is the consensus that the patients with AC should avoid violent sports so as to reduce the incidence of intracranial hemorrhage resulted from head injuries.
Adolescent ; Arachnoid Cysts ; complications ; Athletes ; Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic ; etiology ; surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Abdominal Pain ; etiology ; Child ; Female ; Humans ; Ovarian Cysts ; complications ; Torsion Abnormality

Bone Cysts ; complications ; Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ; etiology ; surgery ; Elbow Joint ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Osteoarthritis ; complications