Difference between revisions of "Giant cell cystitis"

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*[[Radiation cystitis]] - history of radiation, more atypical usually with nucleoli.
*[[Radiation cystitis]] - history of radiation, more atypical usually with nucleoli..<ref name=Ref_Amin2_6/>
*[[Sarcoma]] of the bladder or metastatic sarcoma - typically more cellular.
*[[Sarcoma]] of the bladder or metastatic sarcoma - typically more cellular.<ref name=Ref_Amin2_6/>
*Sarcomatoid change in [[urothelial carcinoma]].
*Sarcomatoid change in [[urothelial carcinoma]].



Revision as of 20:59, 2 November 2016

Giant cell cystitis is term used for a benign change of the mesenchymal cells of the urinary bladder lamina propria.

Giant cell cystitis is considered a misnomer as may be seen in an otherwise normal bladder.[1]

General

  • Considered a common benign finding; not a clinical entity.[2]

Microscopic

Features:[3]

  • Scattered atypical mesenchymal cells - mononuclear or multinucleated.
  • +/-Nuclear hyperchromasia and/or lobulation.
  • Absence of apparent mitotic activity.

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See also

References

  1. Hameed, O.; Humphrey, PA. (Mar 2010). "Pseudoneoplastic mimics of prostate and bladder carcinomas.". Arch Pathol Lab Med 134 (3): 427-43. doi:10.1043/1543-2165-134.3.427. PMID 20196670.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Amin, Mahul B. (2010). Diagnostic Pathology: Genitourinary (1st ed.). Amirsys. pp. 2:6. ISBN 978-1931884280.
  3. Amin, Mahul B.; Eble, John; Grignon, David; Srigley, John. (2013). Urological Pathology (1st ed.). Wolters Kluwer. pp. 305. ISBN 978-0781782814.