Fibrin microthrombi in bladder urothelium after SARS-CoV-2 infection: Case report.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-25-2023
Publication Title
Urology case reports
Abstract
A 45-year-old male with diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia was referred to urology due to persistent symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, nocturia, erectile dysfunction, and constant pain localized to the bladder, pelvis, and perineal area, 3-4 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection. A bladder biopsy showed urothelial mucosa and submucosa with hemorrhage and fibrin microthrombi in blood vessels. Hydrodistention of the bladder and pelvic floor physical therapy resolved symptoms, though bladder and pain symptoms returned upon reinfection with SARS-CoV-2. Urinalysis revealed elevated urinary interleukin-8, which may indicate localized bladder inflammation.
Volume
51
First Page
102575
Recommended Citation
Hoang Roberts L, Zwaans BMM, Jabbar K, Bartolone SN, Padmanabhan P, Peters KM. Fibrin microthrombi in bladder urothelium after SARS-CoV-2 infection: case report. Urol Case Rep. 51. United States: 2023 The Authors.; 2023. p. 102575. PMID: 37829494
DOI
10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102575
ISSN
2214-4420
PubMed ID
37829494