Zilvinas Venclovas

Zilvinas Venclovas


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3Years (2024-Present)

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28 May 2024 in Medicina
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ZVZilvinas Venclovas
Zilvinas Venclovas
AAAurelija Alksnyte
Aurelija Alksnyte
URUrte Rimsaite
Urte Rimsaite
TNTomas Navickis
Tomas Navickis
MJMindaugas Jievaltas
Mindaugas Jievaltas
DMDaimantas Milonas
Daimantas Milonas
Introduction: Renal haemangioma is a benign tumour, and due to its characteristics, it must be distinguished from malignant diseases. We present a clinical case of primary renal angiosarcoma initially mistaken for haemangioma due to their similarity. Case report: A 58-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with suspicion of pulmonary embolism. The patient complained of pain on the left side. An ultrasound and CT scan of the abdomen showed a tumour mass ~20.5 × 17.2 × 15.4 cm in size in the projection of the left kidney. On CT images, there were data for clear cell renal clear cell carcinoma (ccRCC). A left nephrectomy was performed. However, histological examination revealed renal haemangioma. Three months later, the patient presented to the hospital with abdominal and lumbar pain. A CT scan showed multiple small hypoechoic foci up to 2 cm in size in the liver, lungs, and intra-abdominally, with the most data for carcinosis. Histological re-verification of the left kidney showed a renal vascular tumour with pronounced signs of infarction and necrosis with the majority of the evidence supporting angiosarcoma. Despite treatment, the patient’s outcome was fatal. Conclusions: Based on the clinical presentation, radiological images and histological examination data, the tumour was initially misdiagnosed as kidney haemangioma. Due to the rarity of this tumour, there are no established treatment protocols or clinical guidelines for managing primary kidney angiosarcoma.

25 August 2025 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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ZVZilvinas Venclovas
Zilvinas Venclovas
KSKotryna Simkunaite
Kotryna Simkunaite
VPVaidas Pijadin
Vaidas Pijadin
SAStasys Auskalnis
Stasys Auskalnis
MJMindaugas Jievaltas
Mindaugas Jievaltas
DMDaimantas Milonas
Daimantas Milonas
Background: Bladder leiomyosarcoma is an extremely rare non-urothelial malignancy, accounting for less than 0.1% of all bladder tumors. It presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its aggressive nature and the absence of standardized treatment protocols. Case presentation: We report the case of a 61-year-old woman who presented with hematuria, dysuria, and suprapubic pain. Imaging revealed a large, locally invasive bladder mass, and histopathological examination following transurethral resection confirmed leiomyosarcoma. The patient underwent radical cystectomy with resection of adjacent bowel segments and urinary diversion. Histology showed a high-grade leiomyosarcoma (pT3N0) with extensive necrosis and a high mitotic index. Two months postoperatively, peritoneal dissemination was detected. Systemic chemotherapy with dacarbazine and doxorubicin initially led to the regression of metastases, but disease progression occurred within months, including lung, liver, and bone metastases. Palliative radiotherapy and second-line chemotherapy were initiated. As of now, 16 months have elapsed since surgery. Conclusions: This case underscores the aggressive clinical course of bladder leiomyosarcoma despite multimodal therapy and the urgent need for individualized management strategies. Given its rarity, this case contributes to the limited literature and highlights the importance of vigilant follow-ups and further studies to establish evidence-based treatment protocols.

15 December 2025 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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ZVZilvinas Venclovas
Zilvinas Venclovas
DVDonatas Vajauskas
Donatas Vajauskas
PJPaulius Jaruševičius
Paulius Jaruševičius
Gustas SasnauskasGustas Sasnauskas
Gustas Sasnauskas
TRTomas Ruzgas
Tomas Ruzgas
DMDaimantas Milonas
Daimantas Milonas
Background/Objectives: The role of extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) in prostate cancer remains uncertain. Sentinel lymph node (sLN) mapping improves diagnostic precision, yet some patients have no detectable sentinel nodes (“untraceable” sLNs). This study evaluates whether untraceable sLNs predict the absence of lymph node invasion (LNI) and can guide surgical decision-making during radical prostatectomy (RP) with ePLND. Methods: Patients with intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer and with no radiologically evident LNI were included in the study. A 99mTc-nanocolloid was used as an sLN tracer. RP with sLN dissection and ePLND was performed <20 h after injection. Patients were categorized into two groups: Group 1, traceable sLNs and Group 2, untraceable sLNs (no radiological or intraoperative signal). Results: A total of 53 patients were included. LNI was present in 10 patients (18.9%). Group 1 had 41 patients (77.4%), and Group 2 had 12 patients (22.6%). None of the patients in Group 2 had LNI following ePLND, whereas 10 of 41 patients (24.4%) in Group 1 were node-positive (p = 0.016). Baseline clinical and pathological characteristics were comparable between groups. A total of 17/53 of men (32.1%) experienced biochemical recurrence, overall, with higher observed events in Group 1 (15/41, 36.6%) vs. Group 2 (2/12, 16.7%). However, this difference did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.2). Conclusions: A proportion of PCa patients have no radiologically or intraoperatively detectable sLNs, and none of the patients with untraceable sLNs exhibited LNI following ePLND. These findings suggest that untraceable sLNs may correlate with an extremely low probability of nodal invasion and could serve as a criterion for safely omitting ePLND in selected patients.

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ZVZilvinas Venclovas
Zilvinas Venclovas
ATAgnė Talačkaitė
Agnė Talačkaitė
GDGabija Dadurkaite
Gabija Dadurkaite
SAStasys Auskalnis
Stasys Auskalnis
MJMindaugas Jievaltas
Mindaugas Jievaltas
DMDaimantas Milonas
Daimantas Milonas
Background: An inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare mesenchymal tumor, sometimes with urinary bladder involvement (though this is extremely uncommon). Due to its rarity, the exact etiology and optimal treatment strategy remain unclear. Methods: A review of the existing literature on IMT of the urinary bladder was performed. Results: We report a case of a 32-year-old female presenting with frequent urination, hematuria with clots, and lower abdominal pain for one month. Initially misdiagnosed as acute cystitis, the symptoms persisted despite antibiotic therapy. Laboratory findings revealed severe anemia, and imaging studies identified a large bladder mass. Transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TURB) was performed, and a 96 g mass was removed. Histopathological examination confirmed IMT of the urinary bladder (IMTUB) with positive immunohistochemical staining for ALK, vimentin, and actin. Follow-up at 30 months showed no recurrence, with annual cystoscopy and CT scans confirming remission. Conclusions: IMTUB should be considered in young patients presenting with hematuria and lower urinary tract symptoms. Early diagnosis through cystoscopy, imaging, and histopathological confirmation is essential for appropriate management. TURB remains the gold standard for treatment, with ALK inhibitors providing additional therapeutic options in select cases. Long-term follow-up is necessary due to the unknown malignant potential of IMTUB.