Eosinophilic cystitis
Eosinophilic cystitis is a rare condition where eosinophiles are present in the bladder wall.[1] Signs and symptoms are similar to a bladder infection.[1] Its cause is not entirely clear; however, may be linked to food allergies, infections, and medications among others.[2]
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Specialty | Urology |
Management
Treatment involves avoiding the trigger if that can be determined.[1]
Prognosis
Long term outcomes in children are generally good.[1]
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References
- Kramer, ed. by A. Barry Belman; Lowell R. King; Stephen A. (2002). Clinical pediatric urology (4. ed.). London: Dunitz. p. 338. ISBN 9781901865639.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- Popescu, OE; Landas, SK; Haas, GP (Feb 2009). "The spectrum of eosinophilic cystitis in males: case series and literature review". Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. 133 (2): 289–94. doi:10.1043/1543-2165-133.2.289 (inactive 2020-01-22). PMID 19195972.
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