Urological Manifestations of the Systemic Vasculitides—A Scoping Review
Background: Vasculitides are specific inflammations of the blood vessel wall that can take place in any organ system of the human body. They may occur as a primary process (primary systemic vasculitides, PSV) or may be secondary to another underlying disease. In general, in association with the spec...
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| author | Łukasz Nowak Wojciech Krajewski Joanna Krajewska Joanna Chorbińska Paweł Kiełb Bartosz Małkiewicz Tomasz Szydełko |
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| description | Background: Vasculitides are specific inflammations of the blood vessel wall that can take place in any organ system of the human body. They may occur as a primary process (primary systemic vasculitides, PSV) or may be secondary to another underlying disease. In general, in association with the specific type of vasculitis, affected vessels vary in size, type, and location. In the following scoping review, we present clinical characteristics and manifestations of PSV with reference to the genitourinary system. Materials and methods: A non-systematic search of the relevant literature was conducted using three electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science) up to 29 October 2021. Results: Urogenital manifestations of PSV are infrequent, with the most commonly reported findings as prostatic or testicular involvements. However, almost all other organs of the genitourinary system can be affected. Conclusions: Because of the clinical heterogeneity and non-specific symptoms, the proper diagnosis of PSV is often delayed and constricted. Fast identification of urological manifestations of vasculitides is essential in implementing appropriate therapy and avoiding unnecessary, harmful, and invasive surgery. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2018a765be9c4df18cd59df3f17ab7fe2023-11-23T10:53:20ZengMDPI AGUro2673-43972021-11-011420922110.3390/uro1040023Urological Manifestations of the Systemic Vasculitides—A Scoping ReviewŁukasz Nowak0Wojciech Krajewski1Joanna Krajewska2Joanna Chorbińska3Paweł Kiełb4Bartosz Małkiewicz5Tomasz Szydełko6University Center of Excellence in Urology, Department of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Urology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, PolandUniversity Center of Excellence in Urology, Department of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Urology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, PolandDepartment of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, PolandUniversity Center of Excellence in Urology, Department of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Urology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, PolandUniversity Center of Excellence in Urology, Department of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Urology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, PolandUniversity Center of Excellence in Urology, Department of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Urology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, PolandUniversity Center of Excellence in Urology, Department of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Urology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, PolandBackground: Vasculitides are specific inflammations of the blood vessel wall that can take place in any organ system of the human body. They may occur as a primary process (primary systemic vasculitides, PSV) or may be secondary to another underlying disease. In general, in association with the specific type of vasculitis, affected vessels vary in size, type, and location. In the following scoping review, we present clinical characteristics and manifestations of PSV with reference to the genitourinary system. Materials and methods: A non-systematic search of the relevant literature was conducted using three electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science) up to 29 October 2021. Results: Urogenital manifestations of PSV are infrequent, with the most commonly reported findings as prostatic or testicular involvements. However, almost all other organs of the genitourinary system can be affected. Conclusions: Because of the clinical heterogeneity and non-specific symptoms, the proper diagnosis of PSV is often delayed and constricted. Fast identification of urological manifestations of vasculitides is essential in implementing appropriate therapy and avoiding unnecessary, harmful, and invasive surgery.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4397/1/4/23vasculitisurologyorchitisepididymitisprostatitisureteral stenosis |
| spellingShingle | Łukasz Nowak Wojciech Krajewski Joanna Krajewska Joanna Chorbińska Paweł Kiełb Bartosz Małkiewicz Tomasz Szydełko Urological Manifestations of the Systemic Vasculitides—A Scoping Review Uro vasculitis urology orchitis epididymitis prostatitis ureteral stenosis |
| title | Urological Manifestations of the Systemic Vasculitides—A Scoping Review |
| title_full | Urological Manifestations of the Systemic Vasculitides—A Scoping Review |
| title_fullStr | Urological Manifestations of the Systemic Vasculitides—A Scoping Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Urological Manifestations of the Systemic Vasculitides—A Scoping Review |
| title_short | Urological Manifestations of the Systemic Vasculitides—A Scoping Review |
| title_sort | urological manifestations of the systemic vasculitides a scoping review |
| topic | vasculitis urology orchitis epididymitis prostatitis ureteral stenosis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4397/1/4/23 |
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