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Hematospermia

Hematospermia, marked by the presence of blood in semen, can be concerning for patients and challenging for clinicians. This sheet summarizes common infectious, traumatic, tumoral, and systemic causes, along with recommendations for assessment and management in line with EAU guidelines. Perfect for quick reference in the clinic, providing essential insights for informed and effective decision-making.

EAU Guidelines on Prostate Cancer IV

This Cheat Sheet on the EAU Guidelines for Prostate Cancer outlines key radiotherapy treatments such as IMRT, VMAT, and IGRT for external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). It highlights dose escalation, hypofractionation, and the role of neoadjuvant androgen deprivation therapy. It also covers brachytherapy options and considerations for spacer use during treatment.

METABOLIC EVALUATION IN UROLITHIASIS

Approximately 50% of patients who experience a first episode of stones and are not treated, will have a recurrence in the next 5-10 years. Around 80% of these patients will have at least one metabolic alteration. How to approach the metabolic study?

EAU Guidelines on Urolithiasis IV

This #EAUguidelines Cheat Sheet on #urolithiasis covers various aspects, including the unclear progression of small, asymptomatic calculi, conservative treatment, pharmacological options for uric acid stones, and indications for stone removal.

EAU Guidelines on Urolithiasis III

Esther García Rojo This #EAUguidelines Cheat Sheet covers recommendations for stone removal such as antibiotic and antithrombotic therapy, stone composition, contraindications for stone removal procedures, and specific management for ureteral stones.

Biochemical Recurrence in Prostate Cancer

This Urology Cheat Sheet on biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer provides a detailed guide on the definition, evaluation, and management of biochemical recurrence (BCR) after prostate cancer treatment. It includes clear criteria for identifying BCR following radical prostatectomy and radiotherapy, risk stratification strategies based on PSA doubling time and ISUP grade, and recommendations on adjuvant …

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Angiomyolipomas, a review

Angiomyolipoma (AML) is a benign mesenchymal tumor, belonging to a family of so-called PEComas. It is often found incidentally during imaging for other reasons and can be associated with conditions like tuberous sclerosis and pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Don’t miss this new #UrologyCheatSheet! It’s a valuable resource for understanding AML and its clinical implications.

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