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Eosinophilic cystitis complicated with cystitis glandularis: a case report
Jun Bing Ye1, Qian Chen2, Ke Zeng1
1Department of Urology, First People's Hospital of Zigong City, Zigong, China.
BMC Urology
|April 10, 2022
Summary
Eosinophilic cystitis (EC), a rare bladder inflammation, can mimic tumors. Prompt biopsy and treatment of EC with cystitis glandularis led to a favorable outcome in a unique case.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
- Inflammatory Diseases
Background:
- Eosinophilic cystitis (EC) is a rare bladder inflammation characterized by eosinophil infiltration.
- The epidemiology of EC is poorly understood due to infrequent global case reports.
Observation:
- A 45-year-old man presented with flank pain and painful urination, exhibiting a large bladder mass on imaging.
- Diagnostic transurethral resection revealed eosinophilic cystitis (EC) complicated with cystitis glandularis (CG).
Findings:
- Histopathological diagnosis confirmed EC with CG, a rare co-occurrence.
- The tumor-like mass measured 5.0 cm × 2.3 cm with an undefined margin.
Implications:
- Large tumor-like EC necessitates ruling out malignant tumors.
- Timely biopsy and appropriate treatment, including surgery and medication, are crucial for better prognosis in EC cases.
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