Korean J Urol.
1985 Apr;26(2):179-181.
Malakoplakia Clinically Simulating Bladder Tumor - A Case Report -
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Urology and Clinical Pathology*, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Malakoplakia of the bladder is an extremely rare condition in which there are multiple round or oval, plaque like or occasionally polypoid projections of the mucosa and submucosa which may be mistaken for cancer. It is believed to be infectious in origin, secondary to a deficiency of intracellular lysosomal digestion. There is often a clinical history of urinary tract infection, and the condition is considered to be an atypical form of granulomatous response to Gram negative coliform infection. We report a case of malakoplakia of the bladder clinically simulating malignant tumor, which was treated successfully with transurethral resection and antibiotics.
