Primary vesical varices: a cause of gross haematuria.
We report a case of isolated bladder varices that manifested with sudden onset, gross hematuria, in a 44-year-old male with no co-morbid conditions. Varicosities were discovered on cystoscopy. Conditions to look out for in such a situation are discussed.
Bawany
Fauzia Ahmad
FA
Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Ghirano
Rajab Ali
RA
Bayabani
Syed Raziyudin
SR
D000328:Adult; D003558:Cystoscopy; D006417:Hematuria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000098:blood supply*; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications*