Encrusted cystitis--an unusual cause of recurrent frank haematuria.
BACKGROUND
Encrusted cystitis associated with malakoplakia is described in the literature as a rare condition characterized by the formation of calcified plaques adherent to or embedded in the bladder mucosa.


OBJECTIVE
We present the case of a 51-year-old male, presenting with recurrent haematuria associated with minimal exercise. Despite normal ultrasound, IVP, two calcified lesions on his bladder were found on cystoscopy. Conservative management was ineffective thereby necessitating a curative partial cystectomy.


CONCLUSIONS
We would like to illustrate/discuss this rare but problematic condition with gross and microscopic pictures.
O'Sullivan
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Dept of Urology, Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Limerick. orfhlaith.osullivan@ucd.ie
Clyne
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Drumm
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D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003556:Cystitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006417:Hematuria / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology