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Introduction: type 2 diabetes is a very common condition which, in some patients, may cause erectile dysfunction. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and severity of erectile dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes attending the Department of Urology., Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional and descriptive study in the Department of Urology at the University Hospital Center Hassan II in Fez using a self-administered questionnaire encompassing an "International Index of Erectile Function-5" test based on 5 questions with routine blood test results in diabetic patients., Results: a total of 96 anonymous questionnaires were distributed over a 12-month period. The average age of patients was 53.5 years, 35% (n=34) of them were active smokers. Diabetes had progressed for over 10 years in 54% (n=52) of cases. Three patients were treated with diet alone, 32% (n=31) with oral antidiabetic drugs, 31% (n=30) with insulin therapy alone and 31% (n=30) with insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs. Only 11% (n=11) of patients had HbA1c below 7%. Patients reporting erectile dysfunction accounted for 70% (n=67) of surveyed patients. The proportion of patients with erectile dysfunction according to the International Index of erectile function-5 was 88% (n=84). The onset of erectile dysfunction had started more than 3 years earlier in 63% (n=60) of patients. Disorders started progressively in 90% (n=86) of patients. Screening rate was 37.5% (n=36), only 30% (n=29) of patients received phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, then intracavernous injection or both. Forty-two per cent (n=40) of patients had either macro or micro-angiopathic complications., Conclusion: erectile dysfunction is a common but little suspected condition in diabetic men. Hence, the importance of systematic screening in any diabetic patient and of adequate treatment for sexual and cardiovascular disorders., Competing Interests: Les auteurs ne déclarent aucun conflit d´intérêts., (Copyright: Mustapha Ahsaini et al.)

The association between tumor of the urinary tract and hydronephrosis caused by a syndrome of the pyelo-ureteral junction is rare. Indeed, tumors of the upper urinary tract and hydronephrosis have generally a cause-effect relationship. This last is due, more often, to an obstruction caused by a tumor of the ureter or of the pyelo-ureteral junction. We report the case of a 66-year old patient with a history of smoking and right pyelonephritis, presenting with right lumbar pain intermittently evolving over several months without haematuria. Ultrasound showed a dilation of the pyelocaliceal cavities with major reduction of the corticomedullary index of the right kidney. Uroscan was in favor of cystic dysplasia of the right kidney as well as of right hydronephrosis associated with syndrome of pyelo-ureteral junction with budding intrarenal images leading to the suspicion of pyelic tumor. The assessment was completed by urinary cytology which was positive. Right laparoscopic nephroureterectomy was performed and pathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of urothelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract.