Malignant masquerade: A case report of urachal malakoplakia disguised as urachal tumor
Malakoplakia is a rare inflammatory disease that predominantly affects the genitourinary tract, with the urinary bladder being the most commonly involved site. Although its exact pathogenesis remains unknown, it is well-established that the condition is associated with chronic urinary tract infectio...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Urology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221444202500083X |
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| Summary: | Malakoplakia is a rare inflammatory disease that predominantly affects the genitourinary tract, with the urinary bladder being the most commonly involved site. Although its exact pathogenesis remains unknown, it is well-established that the condition is associated with chronic urinary tract infections and immunosuppression. Its presentation often poses a significant diagnostic challenge, as it can closely mimic malignancy. We report a case of a 55-year-old female who presented with lower urinary tract symptom with a palpable hypogastric mass, imaging suspected urachal tumor. A partial cystectomy was performed, which histology confirmed the diagnostic of Urachal Malakoplakia. |
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| ISSN: | 2214-4420 |