title: Bladder detrusor endometriosis mimicking interstitial cystitis.
abstract: Endometriosis involving the muscular wall of the bladder may cause symptoms similar to those of interstitial cystitis. Vesical endometriosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of interstitial cystitis, especially in patients with a history of prior gynecologic or pelvic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: S I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Sircus
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Sant
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Ucci
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003556:Cystitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*