Eosinophilic cystitis : review of nine cases.

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Published Apr 1, 2011
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Vol. 89 No. 4 (2011): Issue Apr 2011

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Sataa Sallami
Sami Ben Rhouma
Monia Tangour
Sabeur Rebai
Karim Cherif
Nidhameddine Kchir
Nawfel Ben Rais
Ali Horchani

Abstract

Background: Eosinophilic cystitis is a rare inflammatory pathology. It remains a poorly understood entity.
Aim: To report a series of adult cases of eosinophilic cystitis mimicking a bladder tumor.
Methods: Retrospective study of cases of eosinophilic cystitis collected in an urology department.
Results: Diagnosis was established on a spontaneous bladder perforation in one case and on hematuria in the eight other cases.
Histopatholgy studies confirmed the diagnosis. Eight patients underwent an endoscopic resection of bladder lesions followed by medical therapy with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and cortimoxazole. An ileal bladder enlargement was performed in one case. Regular follow-up didn&rsquo

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Eosinophilic cystitis, bladder tumor, Inflammation

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