Abstract
We present a case of refractory cystitis after BK-virus associated hemorrhagic cystitis following bone marrow transplantation requiring cystectomy in a 17-year-old female with genetically confirmed dyskeratosis congenita, a telomere disorder characterized by early bone marrow failure. She presented with a contracted, small bladder with intense urinary symptoms non-responsive to conservative therapy and requiring opioids for pain control. Cystectomy is a rare, final surgical treatment for benign bladder conditions, especially among younger patients, and she experienced successful resolution of symptoms and cessation of chronic opioids post-intervention.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 102163 |
Journal | Urology Case Reports |
Volume | 44 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2022 |
Keywords
- BK Virus
- Cystectomy
- Cystitis
- Dyskeratosis congenita
- Hemorrhagic cystitis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology