Malakoplakia Clinically Simulating Bladder Tumor - A Case Report -.
- Author:
Duck Ki YOON
;
Jae Pil CHO
;
Sung Kun KOH
;
Kap No LEE
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
malakoplakia;
bladder tumor
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Digestion;
Malacoplakia*;
Mucous Membrane;
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms*;
Urinary Bladder*;
Urinary Tract Infections
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1985;26(2):179-181
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
