Bladder fibrosis due to eosinophilic cystitis

A 70-years-old man with no history of allergy or genitourinary problems had bilateral hydronephrosis, a marked decrease in bladder capacity and severe eosinophilic infiltration with fibrosis of the bladder wall. A total cystoprostatectomy with ileal bladder replacement was performed. We reviewed the literature of eosinophilic cystitis for clinical presentation, diagnosis and therapeutic options. (C) 2003 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS. Tous droits reserves.