Background: Paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare malignant mesenchymal tumour that mainly affects children and adolescents but may also occur in young adults. Its non-specific presentation as a painless scrotal mass can delay diagnosis and complicate local and regional stagi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1177
Aims: This report described a rare case of penile fracture in an adolescent and to emphasise the importance of prompt recognition, anatomical assessment, evaluation of urethral integrity, and timely surgical repair. Case Presentation: A previously healthy 16-year-old male present...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1176
Cadmium is a well-known environmental toxicant with significant reproductive toxicity, while Annona muricata is widely used in traditional medicine due to its reported antioxidant and cytoprotective properties. This study investigated the effect of cadmium exposure and Annona mur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1175
Aims: This case series describes surgical complexity and histopathological findings during urethroplasty for recurrent short bulbar strictures following failed drug-coated balloon (DCB) dilation, compared with those in DCB-naïve cases. Methods: We conducted a preliminary comparat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1174
Background: Kidney stones are a common urinary tract disorder that may be associated with bacterial colonisation and urinary tract infections. The identification of bacterial pathogens and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns is important for appropriate management of susp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1173
Acute epididymo-orchitis is a common inflammatory condition that usually responds to antimicrobial therapy; however, delayed diagnosis or inadequate treatment may lead to testicular abscess formation. Bilateral testicular abscess is exceptionally rare. A 38-year-old man presented...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1172
The prostate gland is a hormonally regulated accessory reproductive organ whose structural integrity is essential for normal male reproductive function. Exposure to certain pharmacological agents may alter prostatic tissue through oxidative stress, vascular disruption, or endocri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1171
Life-threatening haemorrhage following percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an uncommon but serious complication, most commonly resulting from renal vascular injuries such as pseudoaneurysm or arteriovenous fistula, which are usually diagnosed and treated using selective renal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1170
Background: Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis (MTVT) is exceptionally rare, comprising less than 1% of all mesotheliomas and often presenting as hydrocele or non-specific scrotal swelling. Asbestos exposure is recognised, but some cases occur without identifia...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1169
Background: Testicular cancer is the most common solid tumour in young men and predominantly comprises germ cell tumours, most commonly seminomas. Although it typically presents as a painless testicular mass, atypical presentations that mimic inflammatory or infectious processes...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1168
Introduction: Lymphocele of the renal fossa is an uncommon postoperative complication after laparoscopic nephrectomy, particularly when no lymph node dissection has been performed. It may arise from disruption of perihilar lymphatic channels during renal surgery and can mimic oth...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1167
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are important bacterial infections in diabetic patients because diabetes mellitus may promote bacterial growth and recurrent infection. This study aimed to isolate and identify bacterial species associated with UTIs in diabetic patients...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1166
Aims: This study evaluated the incidence, clinical presentation, management strategies, and risk factors associated with uretero-ileal anastomotic strictures (UIAS) after radical cystectomy with Bricker ileal conduit urinary diversion and compared the findings with published data...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1165
Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the commonest bacterial infections in children, with Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. reported as predominant causative agents. Several studies have shown that at least 8% of children aged between 1 month and 11 years ha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1164
Background: Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed solid malignancy among men in many regions of the world and remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related death. More than 1.4 million new cases and nearly 400,000 deaths are estimated to occur globally each year,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1163