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The World Journal of Men's Health Jul 2023There is a growing concern regarding the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the male reproductive tract due to ACE2 receptor expression, however, its impact remains...
PURPOSE
There is a growing concern regarding the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the male reproductive tract due to ACE2 receptor expression, however, its impact remains unclear. We performed this review to evaluate whether SARS-CoV-2 infection affects the male reproductive system.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We conducted a search in the Embase, Scopus, and MEDLINE databases, adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guideline. Eligible studies comprised articles reporting viral RNA presence in semen, sperm parameters, and orchitis or orchiepididymitis occurrence in SARS-CoV-2 patients. Observational studies' quality was determined using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). Case reports were assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI)'s checklist.
RESULTS
A total of 32 relevant articles were included. Viral RNA was found in 7% of infected patients' semen (95% CI, -0.01 to 0.15) from 3 studies. There were also only 7% of patients with orchitis or orchiepididymitis clinical manifestations (95% CI, 0.05-0.10). The semen volume and concentration were 2.34 mL (95% CI, 1.87-2.81) and 51.73 million/mL (95% CI, 31.60-71.85). The progressive and total motility percentages were 36.11% (95% CI, 28.87-43.35) and 43.07% (95% CI, 28.57-57.57), respectively. The morphology was 6.03% (95% CI, -1.05 to 13.10). There is a difference in semen volume between moderate and severe infections (MD, 0.52; 95% CI, 0.27-0.76; p<0.0001) and concentration between mild and moderate (MD, 18.74; 95% CI, 1.02-36.46; p=0.04), mild and severe (MD, 43.50; 95% CI, 13.86-73.14; p=0.004), as well as moderate and severe (MD, 22.25; 95% CI, 9.33-35.17; p=0.0007).
CONCLUSIONS
SARS-CoV-2 infection may result in decreased sperm concentration in severe cases and the mechanism relates to potential reproductive tract inflammation. The absence of large viral RNA detection in the semen indicates a systemic effect, although this is largely unproven.
PubMed: 36102101
DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.220019 -
Therapeutic Advances in Urology 2023Transperineal laser ablation (TPLA) of the prostate is a new, minimally invasive technique for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with promising effectiveness and safety... (Review)
Review
INTRODUCTION
Transperineal laser ablation (TPLA) of the prostate is a new, minimally invasive technique for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with promising effectiveness and safety outcomes. This systematic review aims to provide an update of existing literature.
METHODS
A literature review was performed in Pubmed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and clinicaltrials.gov from January 2000 up to April 2023. Data extraction and risk of bias were performed independently by three authors.
RESULTS
A total of 11 studies were included, among which 9 were observational, 1 randomized controlled trial, 1 animal study, while 2 of them were comparative (1 with prostatic artery embolization and 1 with transurethral resection of the prostate). Functional outcomes were improved in the majority of studies both for objective (maximum flow rate and post-void residual) and subjective outcomes (improvement of International Prostate Symptom Score and quality of life). Complication rates ranged between 1.9% and 2.3% for hematuria, 3.7% and 36.3% for dysuria, 1.9% and 19% for acute urinary retention, 0.6% and 9.1% for orchitis/urinary tract infections, and 0.6% and 4.8% for prostatic abscess formation. Regarding sexual function, >95% of patients retained their ejaculation while erectile function was maintained or improved.
CONCLUSION
TPLA of the prostate is an innovative, minimally invasive technique for managing patients with BPH. Existing studies indicate an effective technique in reducing International Prostate Symptom Score and quality of life scores, post-void residual reduction, and increase in Qmax, albeit the measured improvements in terms of Qmax are not equal to transurethral resection of the prostate. Although sexual function is maintained, the mean catheterization time is 7 days, and no long-term data are available for most patients.
PubMed: 37745187
DOI: 10.1177/17562872231198634 -
Journal of Clinical Medicine Oct 2023Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an immune-mediated condition associated with fibroinflammatory lesions that can occur at almost any anatomical site. It...
INTRODUCTION
Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an immune-mediated condition associated with fibroinflammatory lesions that can occur at almost any anatomical site. It often presents as a multiorgan disease that may mimic malignancy, infection, or other immune-mediated conditions. Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) type 1 is the most prominent manifestation of IgG4-RD in the digestive tract, with common extra-pancreatic inflammation. We present the first patient with AIP and involvement of the testicles and nasal cavity.
PATIENT AND METHODS
A case of a patient with AIP type 1 and other organ involvement (bile ducts, testicles, nasal polyps, and lungs) is described. Additionally, a systematic review of AIP type 1 with testicular and nasal involvement was conducted.
RESULTS
The systematic review found two cases of AIP type 1 with testicular involvement and 143 cases with AIP type 1 with nasal cavity involvement. None of them had both testicular and nasal involvement.
CONCLUSIONS
This is the first case of AIP type 1 with other organ involvement, including testicular and nasal involvement, to be described. The number of patients with nasal and testicular involvement described in the literature is low. Creating awareness of this rare clinical condition is necessary, especially due to the very effective available treatment with corticosteroids and rituximab.
PubMed: 37834983
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The Oncologist Jun 2024In male patients with cancer treated with antineoplastic drug, hypogonadism is a neglected cause of diminished quality of life. This condition may be cancer related as...
BACKGROUND
In male patients with cancer treated with antineoplastic drug, hypogonadism is a neglected cause of diminished quality of life. This condition may be cancer related as well as toxicity related. The role of antineoplastic drug in causing hypogonadism is poorly understood. The aim of this systematic review was to establish the prevalence, nature (primary/secondary), and impact of hypogonadism on quality of life in male patients with cancer on antineoplastic therapy.
METHODS
The search strategy used PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases to select articles in English language that described hypogonadism in male patients with cancer. The search period was from January 1, 1945 to February 28, 2023. We included observational studies, case reports or case series and excluded studies concerning hematological malignancies, prostate cancer, female patients, and survivors.
FINDINGS
Of 4488 records identified, 28 studies met inclusion criteria (17 observational studies, 11 case reports or case series). Anti-angiogenic drugs and crizotinib were found to have a role in the development of hypogonadism. Patients treated with immune checkpoint-inhibitors developed secondary hypogonadism due to immune-related hypophysitis or orchitis. As for active chemotherapy, platinum salts were often associated with hypogonadism, followed by antimetabolites and taxanes. Selected studies were heterogeneous for populations, interventions, and outcomes assessments. Thus, a generalization is difficult. Moreover, the role of concurrent etiologies cannot be excluded in most studies.
CONCLUSION
Our research emphasizes the importance of evaluating the gonadal axis before treatment in patients considered at risk and testing it at regular intervals or in case of clinical suspicion.
Topics: Humans; Male; Hypogonadism; Neoplasms; Antineoplastic Agents; Quality of Life
PubMed: 38518107
DOI: 10.1093/oncolo/oyae024