Eosinophilic cystitis
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Eosinophilic cystitis is a rare type of urinary bladder infection that may mimic malignancy on cystoscopy.[1][2]
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:
- Abundant lamina propria eosinophils.
- Fibrosis.
DDx:[1]
- Identifiable infectious etiology, e.g. parasitic infection.
- Chemotherapy related changes.
See also
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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.