[Severe cyclophosphamide hemorrhagic cystitis controlled with transurethral electrocoagulation: a case report]

Hinyokika Kiyo. 1985 Jun;31(6):1045-8.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A case of massive cyclophosphamide hemorrhagic cystitis is presented. A 47-year-old woman with Evans syndrome was treated with a total dose of 56.6 g of cyclophosphamide for 2 years. Six months after the cessation of administration, massive hemorrhagic cystitis suddenly occurred following a common cold. Embolization of bilateral internal iliac arteries was ineffective. Therefore we performed transurethral electrocoagulation broadly for bleeding mucosa. The day after operation, bleeding from the bladder remarkably decreased and further transfusions were hardly required.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cyclophosphamide / adverse effects*
  • Cystitis / chemically induced
  • Cystitis / surgery*
  • Electrocoagulation*
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / chemically induced
  • Hemorrhage / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Pelvis
  • Middle Aged
  • Urinary Diversion

Substances

  • Cyclophosphamide