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Eosinophilic cystitis masquerading as invasive bladder cancer

H Sekine1, S Kojima, K Ohya

  • 1Department of Urology, University Hospital Mizonokuchi, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan. sekineh@med.teikyo-u.ac.jp

Urologia Internationalis
|January 5, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Eosinophilic cystitis can mimic invasive bladder cancer in women. Prompt surgical treatment led to a favorable outcome with no disease recurrence.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Eosinophilic cystitis is a rare, benign bladder condition.
  • It can present with symptoms mimicking bladder cancer, posing diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A 33-year-old woman presented with symptoms suggestive of invasive bladder cancer.
  • Initial investigations revealed findings that were concerning for malignancy.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with eosinophilic cystitis, a non-cancerous condition.
  • She underwent transurethral resection of the affected bladder lesion.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses like eosinophilic cystitis in the differential for bladder cancer.
  • Aggressive surgical management can be effective for eosinophilic cystitis, preventing misdiagnosis and unnecessary radical treatments.

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