Primary bladder amyloidosis as a cause of haematuria. (18th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nesbitt, Alexander Luke; Khan, Munad; Hoag, Nathan; Lokan, Julie
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-07-18
• Subjects: hematuria -- urology -- urological surgery; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-225414
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : We report the case of a 46-year-old man who initially presented with macroscopic haematuria. Although initially concerning for a malignancy in the bladder, histology demonstrated a primary bladder amyloidosis that has remained stable for 6 years since the initial diagnosis. Primary bladder amyloidosis is an important clinical entity that can mimic bladder malignancy on clinical history, radiological investigation and cystoscopic evaluation. Although uncommon, it should not be neglected as a possible diagnosis in patients presenting with haematuria.