A Rare Case: Purple Urine Bag Syndrome
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purple Urine Bag Syndrome (PUBS) is a rare condition resulting from the interaction of indigo (blue) and indirubin (red) pigments—produced via various metabolic pathways from tryptophan—with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in urinary catheters. Constipation plays a significant role in the pathogenesis. In addition, it may occur in patients with urinary tract infections or those with long-term indwelling bladder catheters. Although it is generally a benign clinical condition, it may be an early indicator of a serious urinary tract infection. Keyswords: Purple Urine Bag, Constipation, Urinary Tract Infection.
Authors: Baydar Yucel, Pınar, Buldu, Başak, Polat, Mustafa, Karakuş, Ali
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7082378634
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