Idiopathic localised bladder amyloidosis: Rare cause of haematuria |
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| Authors: | Ng C.S.H. Wan S. Yim A.P.C. Vale J. |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong (author for correspondence: Phone;(2) Department of Surgery, Imperial College School of Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Norfolk Place, London, UK |
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| Abstract: | Idiopathic Localised Bladder Amyloidosis is arare cause of haematuria and urinary tractsymptoms. A review of the literature highlightsthe varied presentations and the appropriateinvestigations for this condition, withemphasise on the exclusion of a secondarycause. In addition, the range of treatmentoptions is fully discussed. Our report on a 65-yearold gentleman illustrates that a highindex of suspicion is required for itsdiagnosis. Furthermore, conservative managementcan be an effective strategy in selectedpatients. |
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| Keywords: | Bladder amyloidosis Dimethylsulfoxide Haematuria |
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