Xanthogranulomatous Cystitis Presenting as Urinary Incontinence and a Vesicovaginal Fistula: a Case Report and Review of the Literature

Shivon N. Abdullah, Adamantios M. Mellis, Corinne L. Puzio, Daniel J. Culkin

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DOI: 10.4236/oju.2011.14018                

Abstract

Anthogranulomatous cystitis (XC) is an inflammatory condition of the urinary bladder that is benign and rarely seen. XC is a unique disease in which there have been only 26 cases described in the literature, including our case. Patients with XC often present with lower urinary tract symptoms, hematuria, abdominal pain, or abdominal mass. We present the unusual case of an 81 year old female who presents with urinary incontinence, which was later diagnosed as a vesicovaginal fistula. After describing the treatment of this patient, a review of the literature is detailed including presentation, possible etiologies, and treatment of XC.

Keywords

Xanthogranulomatous Cystitis, Inflammation, Bladder, Vesicovaginal Fistula, Urinary Incontinence

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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