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Interstitial cystitis in men
M I Anjum1, A Dzik-Jurasz, A Azzopardi
1Department of Urology, Medway Hospital, Gillingham, Kent, England.
International Urology and Nephrology
|January 1, 1996
Insights
Interstitial cystitis (IC) predominantly affects females, but this report details four male cases. The study highlights the disease
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic condition characterized by bladder pain and urinary urgency.
- IC is predominantly diagnosed in women, with limited data on its presentation in men.
Observation:
- Four male patients presented with clinical, endoscopic, and pathological findings consistent with IC.
- The rarity of IC in males necessitates further investigation into its specific characteristics and diagnosis in this demographic.
Findings:
- The male patients exhibited symptoms and diagnostic markers aligning with established criteria for interstitial cystitis.
- This case series underscores that interstitial cystitis can occur in men, despite its infrequent diagnosis.
Implications:
- These findings suggest a need to consider interstitial cystitis in the differential diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain in men.
- Further research is warranted to understand the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and optimal management of IC in the male population.
Abstract:
Interstitial cystitis is an uncommon disease reported predominantly in females. Recently we were involved in the management of 4 men who had the clinical, endoscopic and pathological features consistent with the diagnosis of interstitial cystitis. The rarity of occurrence of the disease in males prompted us to report these cases.