Eosinophilic cystitis: A rare cause of hematuria

Abstract

Eosinophilic cystitis (EC) is an uncommon inflammatory condition of the bladder which can mimic malignancy both clinically and radiologically. It is characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the bladder wall. High level of suspicion is needed to arrive at the diagnosis which is important because it is a self-limiting condition and in most cases surgical intervention is not required. We present one such case in a child whose symptoms totally resolved on conservative treatment.