Encrusted cystitis--an unusual cause of recurrent frank haematuria

Ir J Med Sci. 2006 Oct-Dec;175(4):74-5. doi: 10.1007/BF03167973.

Abstract

Background: 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.

Aims: 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.

Conclusion: We would like to illustrate/discuss this rare but problematic condition with gross and microscopic pictures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / complications*
  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Chronic Disease
  • Cystitis / complications*
  • Cystitis / pathology
  • Hematuria / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / complications
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / pathology