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Laura Angulo-Llanos1, Ruben Blachman-Braun1, Thomas A Masterson1
1University of Miami - Desai Sethi Urology Institute, Miami, Fl, United States.
Urology Case Reports
|June 3, 2024
Summary
Eosinophilic cystitis (EC) is a rare bladder inflammation. This case highlights EC mimicking bladder cancer, emphasizing its importance in differential diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Eosinophilic cystitis (EC) is a rare inflammatory bladder condition.
- Symptoms overlap with common urological issues like infections, hematuria, and neoplasms.
Observation:
- A 44-year-old male veteran with prior tuberculosis presented with dysuria, suprapubic pain, and gross hematuria.
- Initial investigations suggested bladder neoplasia due to imaging and cystoscopy findings.
Findings:
- Pathological evaluation confirmed Eosinophilic Cystitis (EC).
- This diagnosis was made despite initial concerns for malignancy.
Implications:
- EC should be considered in the differential diagnosis of bladder tumors.
- Bladder wall thickening on imaging warrants consideration of EC, particularly in patients lacking malignancy risk factors.
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