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A Rare Case of Bladder Melanosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Bladder melanosis is a rare and poorly understood condition involving melanin pigmentation within the urothelial mucosa. Cases often present with haematuria, urinary obstructive symptoms, or cystitis. While generally considered benign, its potential association with malignancy warrants regular monitoring, as cases have previously been reported of an association with urothelial carcinoma and melanoma, although it is unclear whether there is a causal relationship. Here, we present the case of a fit and well 51-year-old male who was diagnosed incidentally with bladder melanosis following cystoscopy and perform a thorough literature review of all known cases.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.75604

Authors: Ben Walters, Srinath Ileperuma, Andleeb Abrari, Mohammad Fani

Institutions: Rotherham General Hospital, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405303649