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Obesity and adipose-tissue derived hormones (adipocytokines) are known to play an important role in the development of several types of malignancies including prostate cancer. We summarize the current knowledge of the possible relationship of obesity, leptin, and adiponectin in the process of prostate cancer development and progression.
Urolog. pro Praxi, 2007; 1: 15-17
Imaging methods are used in noninvasive diagnosis of urinary bladder tumors. The roles of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) using different equipment (helical, single- or multidetector CT), different algorithms (native, contrast enhanced, image filtration), and postprocessing („color“ mapping) have been assessed in recent clinical studies. Virtual cystoscopy (VC) is a new way of image processing of classic methods and it extends the possibilities of diagnostic evaluation. Advantages, disadvantages, and practical utilization of VC are presented in the article.
Urolog. pro Praxi, 2007; 1: 18-19
Mumps is a viral disease that generally affects the young population. In developed countries, however, its incidence decreases due to the rate of vaccination. Mumps orchitis is one of its possible complications and can occur in almost 40 % of men affected with mumps. This aetiology needs to be considered during differential diagnosis of acute scrotum syndrome.
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