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Rong Fan1, David J Grignon, Audrey Rhee

  • 1Department of Pathology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA. fanr@iupui.edu

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Bladder exstrophy polyps are unique lesions found in patients with bladder exstrophy. We propose a new term, "exstrophy polyp," to distinguish these distinct pathologic and diagnostic entities.

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  • Urology
  • Pathology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Classic bladder exstrophy is a rare congenital malformation with an incidence of approximately 1 in 50,000 live births.
  • Polypoid lesions frequently occur in the exstrophic bladder template, a phenomenon well-documented in pediatric urology.
  • These lesions present diagnostic challenges for pathologists due to their unfamiliarity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the unique histopathologic features of polyps arising in the context of bladder exstrophy.
  • To propose the establishment of a distinct pathologic and diagnostic entity for these specific polyps.
  • To introduce the term 'bladder exstrophy polyp' or 'exstrophy polyp' for clear identification.

Main Methods:

  • Histopathologic examination of polypoid lesions from the exstrophic bladder template.
  • Correlation of histopathologic findings with the clinical setting of bladder exstrophy.
  • Literature review of previously described polypoid lesions in bladder exstrophy.

Main Results:

  • The observed polyps exhibit unique histopathologic characteristics, including deep penetrating nests of urothelium or cysts.
  • A distinct pattern of surrounding concentric fibrosis is consistently identified.
  • These features, in conjunction with the clinical presentation, differentiate them from other polypoid lesions.

Conclusions:

  • The unique clinical and histopathologic features warrant recognition of these polyps as a separate entity.
  • The proposed term 'exstrophy polyp' facilitates accurate diagnosis and communication among clinicians and pathologists.
  • Establishing 'exstrophy polyp' as a distinct entity aids in understanding and managing this specific finding in bladder exstrophy patients.