Uropathology

Testis: Anatomy and histology

Definition Anatomy Located within the scrotum, connected to the spermatic cord The scrotal wall consists of skin, dartos muscle, Colles fascia, and tunica vaginalis (parietal). Mean weight: 21.6 g for the right testis and 20.0 g for the left Mean…

Ureteral urothelial carcinoma and staging

Definition Urothelial carcinoma arising primarily in the ureter Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Fibroepithelial polyp of the ureter and renal pelvis

Definition Nonneoplastic urothelium-lined polypoid mesenchymal proliferation Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis, including IgG4-related disease

Definition Retroperitoneal fibrosis encompasses a spectrum of inflammatory and fibrosing diseases involving the retroperitoneal structures. Etiology not clearly understood in 2/3 cases; hence, idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRF) Some studies argue that IRF is part of the spectrum of IgG4-related disease.…

Ureteropelvic junction obstruction

Definition Obstruction of the flow of urine from the renal pelvis to the proximal ureter due to partial or total blockage at the ureteropelvic junction that can be congential or acquired Can be caused by structural abnormality (intrinsic disorganization, extrinsic…

Renal carcinoid tumor

Definition A well-differentiated neuroendocrine neoplasm arising within the renal parenchyma Clinical features Epidemiology Rare tumor (fewer than 100 cases reported) Average age, 52 years (range, 27–78 years) No gender predilection May arise occasionally in a horseshoe kidney or renal teratoma…

Primary renal synovial sarcoma

Definition An extremely rare spindle cell tumor with rare epithelial differentiation and the characteristic translocation t(X;18)(p11.2;q11) Clinical features Epidemiology Wide age range (15–71 years), with a mean age of 39 years No sex predilection; male-to-female ratio, 1:1 You’re Reading a Preview…

Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor family

Definition Encompasses a spectrum of biphasic tumors composed of variable amounts of epithelial and stromal components, ranging from predominantly cystic tumors (adult cystic nephroma, CN) to variably solid tumors (mixed epithelial and stromal tumor, MEST) Clinical features Epidemiology Adult patients…