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[Eosinophilic cystitis associated with transitional cell carcinoma: apropos a case].
J M Castillo Jimeno1, A S González de Garibay, J L Ruiz Rubio
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Virgen del Camino, Pamplona, Navarra, España.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|March 1, 1992
Summary
Eosinophilic cystitis can coexist with bladder cancer. A patient with this rare condition underwent surgery and is now symptom-free.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Eosinophilic cystitis is a rare inflammatory bladder condition.
- Transitional cell carcinoma is the most common type of bladder cancer.
Observation:
- A case of coexisting eosinophilic cystitis and transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder is presented.
- The patient initially received antihistamine treatment for eosinophilic cystitis.
Findings:
- The patient later developed an infiltrating bladder tumor requiring cystectomy and ureteroileostomy.
- Post-surgical treatment, the patient is currently symptom-free.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering malignancy in patients with persistent or worsening urinary symptoms, even with a diagnosis of eosinophilic cystitis.
- Surgical intervention may be necessary for advanced bladder cancer coexisting with inflammatory conditions.