O O'Sullivan1, O Clyne, J Drumm. 1. Dept of Urology, Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Limerick. orfhlaith.osullivan@ucd.ie
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Encrusted cystitis associated with malakoplakia is described in the literature as a rare condition characterized by the formation of calcified plaques adherent to or embedded in the bladder mucosa. AIMS: We present the case of a 51-year-old male, presenting with recurrent haematuria associated with minimal exercise. Despite normal ultrasound, IVP, two calcified lesions on his bladder were found on cystoscopy. Conservative management was ineffective thereby necessitating a curative partial cystectomy. CONCLUSION: We would like to illustrate/discuss this rare but problematic condition with gross and microscopic pictures.
BACKGROUND: Encrusted cystitis associated with malakoplakia is described in the literature as a rare condition characterized by the formation of calcified plaques adherent to or embedded in the bladder mucosa. AIMS: We present the case of a 51-year-old male, presenting with recurrent haematuria associated with minimal exercise. Despite normal ultrasound, IVP, two calcified lesions on his bladder were found on cystoscopy. Conservative management was ineffective thereby necessitating a curative partial cystectomy. CONCLUSION: We would like to illustrate/discuss this rare but problematic condition with gross and microscopic pictures.
Authors: J M Aguado; J M Morales; E Salto; C Lumbreras; M Lizasoain; R Diaz-Gonzalez; M A Martinez; A Andres; M Praga; A R Noriega Journal: Transplantation Date: 1993-09 Impact factor: 4.939