WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1997: Re: Chronic Bladder Inflammation

Re: Chronic Bladder Inflammation

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Jun 1997 17:37:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 25 Jun 1997, Ellen wrote: >
>Hello all,
>I know this isn't a Urology Forum, but I was hoping some of the
>ob/gyns or women on this forum may have some insight about a
>bladder question.
>
>I recently underwent surgery for endometriosis. During the
>surgery, a cystoscopy was performed to look for suspected bladder
>endo. The cystoscopy revealed multiple polyps and an inflammed
>bladder. Several polyps were removed and sent to pathology,
>the remainder were lasered. A bladder biopsy was taken as well.
>
>The pathology report shows mild chronic inflammation of the
>polyps; the bladder mucosa shows "squamous metaplasia and chronic
>inflammation." Although I have not yet had a chance to follow-up
>with either my gyn or urologist about this specifically (I've been
>healing from a bowel wedge resection instead!), I am concerned
>about this path report.
>
>For those of you who have encountered such a finding before, does
>it (can it) be suggestive of a pre-cancerous state? What does
>"chronic bladder inflammation" usually mean? Interstitial
>cystitis? I really don't want another chronic, misunderstood, and
>difficult to diagnose and treat condition... (sigh)

Ellen, I will never understand how a lay person can get a copy of a path report with a full explanation from the physician who supplied it!

Sooooooooo, you're fine. You don't have cancer or precancerous changes from the report you supplied. Chronic bladder inflammation is just that. It's not I.C. Your bladder can be chronically inflammed for a variety of reasons with no serious ones coming to mind. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR!!!! That's what we're all here for! ;-)

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/heroes/harveym.htm

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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