Bladder detrusor endometriosis mimicking interstitial cystitis

Sircus SI, S I Sircus, Scott I. Sircus, Grannum R. Sant, G R Sant, Sant GR, Ucci AA Jr, Angelo A. Ucci, A A Ucci
Urology · 1988 · vol. 32(4) , pp. 339–342 · doi:10.1016/0090-4295(88)90238-5 · PMID:3176223 · W2036385179
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This case report describes bladder detrusor endometriosis presenting with symptoms similar to interstitial cystitis, highlighting a rare differential diagnosis for bladder pain.

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Abstract

Endometriosis involving the muscular wall of the bladder may cause symptoms similar to those of interstitial cystitis. Vesical endometriosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of interstitial cystitis, especially in patients with a history of prior gynecologic or pelvic surgery.

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endometriosisinterstitial_cystitis

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Cystitis Endometriosis Urinary Bladder Neoplasms Adult Cystitis Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Female Humans Urinary Bladder Neoplasms

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