Intestinal metaplasia of the bladder: A rare case report
Abstract
Intestinal metaplasia of the bladder, characterized by the presence of an intestinal-type epithelium in the urothelium, is a glandular proliferation and extremely rare benign lesion. The pathogenesis of this uncommon entity is unclear, and its role as a precursor of adenocarcinoma is controversial. We present a case of a 45-year-old man admitted with macroscopic hematuria and mucosuria. Ultrasound showed a 32×25×6 mm hypoechoic nodule with regular contours on the posterior wall. Histopathological examination following transurethral resection revealed an intestinal metaplasia against a background of cystitis glandularis.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Urology
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Ekrem Akdeniz
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0000-0002-0666-9579
Türkiye
Kemal Öztürk
This is me
0000-0001-7555-4209
Metin Gür
This is me
0000-0002-4130-1630
Mustafa Bakırtaş
This is me
0000-0003-3185-6947
Süleyman Tümer Çalışkan
This is me
0000-0001-8940-2476
Publication Date
February 26, 2020
Submission Date
August 16, 2019
Acceptance Date
December 11, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 15 Number: 1