Eosinophilic cystitis

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Eosinophilic cystitis is a rare type of urinary bladder infection.[1]

General

  • Clinicopathologic diagnosis.[1]

Clinical findings:[1]

  • Urinary frequency.
  • Haematuria.
  • Dysuria.
  • Suprapubic pain.

Gross

Features:

  • +/-Tumour-like lesions.[2]

Microscopic

Features:[1]

  • Urothelial mucosa with:

DDx:[1]

  • Identifiable infectious etiology, e.g. parasitic infection.
  • Chemotherapy related changes.

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Teegavarapu, PS.; Sahai, A.; Chandra, A.; Dasgupta, P.; Khan, MS. (Mar 2005). "Eosinophilic cystitis and its management.". Int J Clin Pract 59 (3): 356-60. doi:10.1111/j.1742-1241.2004.00421.x. PMID 15857336.
  2. Kiliç, S.; Erguvan, R.; Ipek, D.; Gökçe, H.; Güneş, A.; Aydin, NE.; Baydinç, C. (2003). "Eosinophilic cystitis. A rare inflammatory pathology mimicking bladder neoplasms.". Urol Int 71 (3): 285-9. doi:72680. PMID 14512650.