Abstract
Xanthogranulomatous cystitis (XC) is a rare benign chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. We report a patient of XC managed with long-term antibiotics and augmentation cystoplasty. A 50-year-old man presented with urgency, frequency, hematuria and lower abdominal pain. Investigations revealed small capacity bladder with diverticula and cystoscopy showed inflamed bladder with multiple small polypoidal growth that had histological findings suggestive of XC on biopsy. Patient was treated with augmentation cystoplasty and prolonged administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Postoperative course was uneventful and patient remains asymptomatic at 1-year follow-up. XC is rare entity of unknown etiology. Patients may be given a trial of long-term broad-spectrum antibiotics.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Bates AW, Fegan AW, Baithun SI (1998) Xanthogranulomatous cystitis associated with malignant neoplasms of the bladder. Histopathology 33:212–215
Tan LB, Chiang CP, Huang CH, Chian CH (1994) Xanthogranulomatous cystitis: a case report and review of literature. Int Urol Nephrol 26:413–417
Ichikara T, Nishiura T, Kumamoto Y, Sugiura H (1962) Report on two cases of the xanthogranuloma associated with urachal adenoma. Jpn J Urol 53:34–42
Wassiljew AL (1932) Uber Erkarnkungen des urachus. Z Urol Chir 35:199–212
Hayashi N, Wada T, Kiyota H, Ueda M, Oishi Y (2003) Xanthogranulomatous cystitis. Int J Urol 10:498–500
Walther M, Glenn JF, Vellios F (1985) Xanthogranulomatous cystitis. J Urol 134:745–746