Encrusted cystitis--an unusual cause of recurrent frank haematuria.

Encrusted cystitis associated with malakoplakia is described in the literature as a rare condition characterized by the formation of calcified plaques adherent to or embedded in the bladder mucosa. We present the case of a 51-year-old male, presenting with recurrent haematuria associated with minimal exercise. Despite normal ultrasound, IVP, two calcified lesions on his bladder were found on cystoscopy. Conservative management was ineffective thereby necessitating a curative partial cystectomy. We would like to illustrate/discuss this rare but problematic condition with gross and microscopic pictures.

Citation

O O'Sullivan, O Clyne, J Drumm. Encrusted cystitis--an unusual cause of recurrent frank haematuria. Irish journal of medical science. 2006 Oct-Dec;175(4):74-5

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PMID: 17312835

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