Conservative Management of Unusual Keratinising Squamous Metaplasia of the Bladder in a 28-Year-Old Female and Overview of the Literature. (8th July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vázquez Alonso, Fernando; Berrio Campos, Raquel; Puche Sanz, Ignacio; Segura Sánchez, Manuel; Molina Hernandez, Jose Miguel; Flores Martin, Jose Francisco; Cózar Olmo, Jose Manuel
• Other Names: Choi H. Y. Academic Editor.; Eke N. Academic Editor.; Lombardi G. Academic Editor.; Tuzel E. Academic Editor.; Woo T. C. S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in urology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-07-08
• Subjects: Urology -- Periodicals; Urology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Urologic Diseases; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases; Urology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/940269
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-696X

Abstract

Abstract : Keratinizing squamous metaplasia of the bladder is rare and is usually associated with urinary tract infections and chronic irritation. It is considered a precancerous condition of squamous cell carcinoma, especially when more than 50% of the bladder surface is affected. Medical treatment cannot eradicate this lesion. When it is limited to a small area of the bladder, transurethral resection is possible. Annual cystoscopy with multiple biopsies as well as annual upper tract imaging is proposed in the follow up of these patients. We present a preliminary 2-year followup report of a keratinizing squamous metaplasia of the bladder in a 28-year-old female patient with no previous risk factors.