title: Idiopathic localised bladder amyloidosis: rare cause of haematuria.
abstract: Idiopathic Localised Bladder Amyloidosis is a rare cause of haematuria and urinary tract symptoms. A review of the literature highlights the varied presentations and the appropriate investigations for this condition, with emphasise on the exclusion of a secondary cause. In addition, the range of treatment options is fully discussed. Our report on a 65-year old gentleman illustrates that a high index of suspicion is required for its diagnosis. Furthermore, conservative management can be an effective strategy in selected patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong. cshng@netvigator.com
authors.forename: C S H
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Ng
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wan
authors.forename: A P C
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Yim
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vale
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000150:complications*; D006417:Hematuria / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000150:complications*