Appendicular abscess presenting as a bladder tumor with painless gross hematuria

Author:  Palnaes Hansen C, Fr?kjaer Thomsen C.

Abstract:  Appendicular abscess presenting as a bladder tumor with painless gross hematuria. Palnaes Hansen C, Fr?kjaer Thomsen C. Department of Urology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Microscopi c hematuria is a well-known finding in several patients with acute appendicitis. We present a case of long-standing, painless gross hematuria as the only symptoms of an appendicular abscess. PMID: 1792716 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]