Eosinophilic cystitis

Eosinophilic cystitis
Eosinophilic cystitis
Specialty	Urology

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]

Management[]

Treatment involves avoiding the trigger if that can be determined.^[1]

Prognosis[]

Long term outcomes in children are generally good.^[1]

References[]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d 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:10.5858/133.2.289. PMID 19195972.

[Kramer2002-1] 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)

[2] 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:10.5858/133.2.289. PMID 19195972.

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