There is currently no consensus on the optimal treatment for patients with a primary diagnosis of clinically and pathologically node-positive (cN1M0 and pN1M0) hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (PCa). The treatment paradigm has shifted as research has shown that these patients could benefit from intensified treatment and are potentially curable. This scoping review provides an overview of available treatments for men with primary-diagnosed cN1M0 and pN1M0 PCa. A search was conducted on Medline for studies published between 2002 and 2022 that reported on treatment and outcomes among patients with cN1M0 and pN1M0 PCa. In total, twenty-seven eligible articles were included in this analysis: six randomised controlled trials, one systematic review, and twenty retrospective/observational studies. For cN1M0 PCa patients, the best-established treatment option is a combination of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) applied to both the prostate and lymph nodes. Based on most recent studies, treatment intensification can be beneficial, but more randomised studies are needed. For pN1M0 PCa patients, adjuvant or early salvage treatments based on risk stratification determined by factors such as Gleason score, tumour stage, number of positive lymph nodes, and surgical margins appear to be the best-established treatment options. These treatments include close monitoring and adjuvant treatment with ADT and/or EBRT.

Occult lymph node (LN)-metastases are frequently found after upfront radical cystectomy (uRC) for bladder cancer (BC). We evaluated whether the implementation of 18F-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) influenced nodal staging at uRC. All consecutive BC patients who underwent uRC with bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) were identified and divided into two cohorts: cohort A consisted of patients staged with FDG PET/CT and contrast-enhanced CT (CE-CT) (2016–2021); cohort B consisted of patients staged with CE-CT only (2006–2011). The diagnostic performance of FDG PET/CT was assessed and compared with that of CE-CT. Thereafter, we calculated the occult LN metastases proportions for both cohorts. In total, 523 patients were identified (cohort A n = 237, and cohort B n = 286). Sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of FDG PET/CT for detecting LN metastases were 23%, 92%, 42%, and 83%, respectively, versus 15%, 93%, 33%, 81%, respectively, for CE-CT. Occult LN metastases were found in 17% of cohort A (95% confidence interval (CI) 12.2–22.8) and 22% of cohort B (95% CI 16.9–27.1). The median size of LN metastases was 4 mm in cohort A versus 13 mm in cohort B. After introduction of FDG PET/CT, fewer and smaller occult LN metastases were present after uRC. Nevertheless, up to one-fifth of occult (micro-)metastases were still missed.

Priapism is a persistent penile erection lasting more than four hours without sexual arousal or stimulation. We report on a high-flow priapism, an uncommon arteriovenous fistula of the corpus cavernosum after a straddle trauma which was successfully embolized. At follow up no recurrent episodes of priapism occurred without symptoms of erectile dysfunction or other complications.

Current treatment of N1M0 prostate cancer (PCa) with locoregional external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) and long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) has suboptimal five-year recurrence-free rates. Adding [¹⁷⁷Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 may improve tumour control and reduce reliance on long-term ADT. This phase-1 dose-escalation study explores the safety and tolerability of adding concurrent [¹⁷⁷Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 with EBRT and ADT. In the multi-centre phase-1 dose-escalation study (PROQURE-I), treatment-naïve cT1-4N1M0 PCa patients received standard locoregional EBRT (25-35 fractions) and 2-3 years ADT with concurrent [¹⁷⁷Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 to determine its maximum tolerated dose (MTD). Dose levels included one cycle (3, 6 or 9 GBq in week 2 of EBRT) or two cycles (2 × 7.4 GBq in week 2 and 4). Grade ≥ 3 toxicity (CTCAE v5.0) was dose-limiting. Tumour and organ dosimetry was performed with SPECT/CT and planar imaging at 4, 24 and 168 h post-injection. Fourteen patients were included. No dose-limiting toxicity was observed and the MTD was not reached. Reported grade 1-2 toxicities were related to EBRT. Median absorbed dose to the primary tumour of 0.71 Gy/GBq (interquartile range (IQR) 0.5-2.9) at the 9 GBq; 0.91 Gy/GBq (IQR 0.6-1.0) at 7.4 GBq cycle 1; and 0.47 Gy/GBq (0.3-0.5) at cycle 2. Concurrent [¹⁷⁷Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 with EBRT and ADT is safe and well tolerated in treatment-naïve N1M0 PCa. Clinical efficacy should be evaluated in a subsequent phase 2 study.