[Bladder malacoplakia: apropos of 2 cases].
OBJECTIVE
To describe two cases of malakoplakia of the bladder with an unusual form of presentation and review the cases previously reported in the literature.


RESULTS
Two patients, a 61-year-old female and a 71-year-old male, are described. Both patients had a history of recurrent infection caused by coliform pathogens. Treatment consisted of trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole, ascorbic acid and bethanecol chloride, together with extended TUR of the bladder lesion.


CONCLUSIONS
Although malacoplakia of the bladder is considered to be a benign disease, close follow-up is warranted due to frequent recurrence of symptoms and the difficulty in achieving long-lasting effects since it is frequently associated with immunosuppression.
Castillo Gimeno
J M
JM
Hospital Comarcal de Vinaroz, Castellón, España.
García Herreros
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F
Mor Gorrochategui
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C
Jaso López
A C
AC
Lázaro Santander
R
R
Domínguez Escrig
J L
JL
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008287:Malacoplakia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
Malacoplaquia vesical: a propósito de dos casos.