Secondary amyloidosis of the bladder causing macroscopic hematuria

Authors
Oka, N Fukumori, T Takahashi, M Kanayama, HO Kagawa, S
Citation
N. Oka et al., Secondary amyloidosis of the bladder causing macroscopic hematuria, INT J UROL, 8(6), 2001, pp. 330-332
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
ISSN journal
09198172 → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
330 - 332
Database
ISI
SICI code
0919-8172(2001)8:6<330:SAOTBC>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Bladder involvement in amyloidosis is unusual. The case of an 80-year-old m an with macroscopic hematuria caused by secondary amyloidosis of the bladde r is described. Cystoscopic examination revealed only a diffuse edematous a rea and bleeding. No tumor-like lesions were identified. Transurethral biop sy revealed amyloid deposits. Macroscopic hematuria disappeared spontaneous ly after cystoscopy and bladder biopsy. The patient has been followed up wi thout treatment and is currently free of symptoms.