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[Follicular cystitis. Presentation as a bladder pseudotumor]

J E Duarte Novo1, M L Patiño, M Ruibal Moldes

  • 1Servicio de Urología, Complejo Hospitalario Juan Canalejo, La Coruña.

Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|May 15, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This case report details follicular cystitis, a rare bladder condition, in a male patient presenting with gross hematuria and recurrent urinary infections. Histologic examination confirmed the diagnosis after initial imaging suggested a pseudoneoplasm.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Follicular cystitis is a rare inflammatory condition of the urinary bladder.
  • It can present with non-specific symptoms, mimicking other bladder pathologies.

Observation:

  • A 48-year-old male presented with gross hematuria and recurrent urinary tract infections.
  • Initial ultrasonographic and endoscopic evaluations suggested a vesical pseudoneoplasm.

Findings:

  • Histologic examination following a transurethral resection of the bladder biopsy (TUR-biopsy) confirmed the diagnosis of follicular cystitis.
  • This highlights the importance of histological confirmation for definitive diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis of follicular cystitis is crucial for appropriate patient management.

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  • Understanding its presentation aids in differentiating it from neoplastic bladder lesions.