Korean J Urol.  2011 Dec;52(12):868-869.

Xanthogranulomatous Cystitis Arising from the Posterior Wall of the Bladder

• Yang KS
• Kim YH
• Seong YK
• Kim IG
• Han BH
• Kim SJ

Abstract

Xanthogranulomatous cystitis is a rare, benign chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. Herein we report a case of a 41-year-old man who presented with painless hematuria and a bladder mass on imaging studies.

Keyword

Cystitis; Urinary bladder; Xanthomatosis

MeSH Terms

Adult
Cystitis
Hematuria
Humans
Urinary Bladder
Xanthomatosis

Figure

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  FIG. 1 Protruding mass lesion (1.5 cm) in the left posterobasal area.

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  FIG. 2 Cystoscopy reveals a protruding mass on the left posterior wall.

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  FIG. 3 Xanthogranulomatous inflammation, including foamy histiocytes and lymphocytes (H&E, ×200).

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