A unique case of urinary bladder simple melanosis: a case report and review of the literature.

ABSTRACT: Melanosis refers to abnormal or excessive deposition of melanin pigment in the cells and/or tissue, which can be seen in any organ but commonly in skin and oral mucosa. Melanosis of the urinary bladder is an extremely rare benign condition and only a handful of cases been reported in the English literature before. In this article, we report a new case of urinary melanosis, describe the differential diagnostic features from pseudomelanosis and offer clues for correct diagnosis. We also provide comprehensive review of the literature on the subject.

SUBMITTER: Jin B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2722577 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature