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Idiopathic localised bladder amyloidosis: Rare cause of haematuria

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Idiopathic Localised Bladder Amyloidosis is arare cause of haematuria and urinary tractsymptoms. A review of the literature highlightsthe varied presentations and the appropriateinvestigations for this condition, withemphasise on the exclusion of a secondarycause. In addition, the range of treatmentoptions is fully discussed. Our report on a 65-yearold gentleman illustrates that a highindex of suspicion is required for itsdiagnosis. Furthermore, conservative managementcan be an effective strategy in selectedpatients.

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  1. Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong (author for correspondence: Phone

    C.S.H. Ng, S. Wan & A.P.C. Yim

  2. Department of Surgery, Imperial College School of Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Norfolk Place, London, UK

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Ng, C., Wan, S., Yim, A. et al. Idiopathic localised bladder amyloidosis: Rare cause of haematuria. Int Urol Nephrol 34, 55–58 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1021302827755

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