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ArticleUrology case reports2024

A case report of melanosis of the bladder within a bladder diverticulum and associated Aerococcus urinary infection.

Ali Baydoun, Jordan Sarver, Frank Sarfo, Daniel Talley, Dongping Shi, Mazen Abdelhady

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Melanosis of the bladder: Case study of a rare and obscure entity.International journal of surgery case reports · 2025
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  3. Emerging pathogensFuture microbiology · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Ali BaydounSt. George's University School of Medicine, University Centre Grenada, West Indies Grenada.
Jordan SarverDetroit Medical Center Urology Residency, Harper Professional Building 4160 John R St. Suite 1017, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA.
Frank SarfoDetroit Medical Center Urology Residency, Harper Professional Building 4160 John R St. Suite 1017, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA.
Daniel TalleyDetroit Medical Center Urology Residency, Harper Professional Building 4160 John R St. Suite 1017, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA.
Dongping ShiDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Service, DMC Sinai Grace Hospital 6071 Outer Dr W, Detroit, MI, 48235, USA.
Mazen AbdelhadyDetroit Medical Center Urology Residency, Harper Professional Building 4160 John R St. Suite 1017, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA.
Detroit Medical Center · USSinai Grace Hospital · USSt. George's University · GD

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Melanosis vesicae is a rare condition characterized by the deposition of melanin within the bladder urothelium. Case presentation: We present a case of a 72-year-old male with a history of recurrent urinary retention, bladder diverticula, and concurrent Aerococcus urinary tract infection who presented with left-sided abdominal pain. Cystoscopy revealed diffuse black splotch lesions throughout the bladder and two diverticula. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of melanosis vesicae. The patient ultimately underwent an open bladder diverticulectomy. Conclusion: The potential associations between melanosis vesicae, urinary tract malignancies and concurrent conditions such as bladder diverticula and urinary infections warrant further investigation.

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Aerococcus infectionBenign bladder diseaseBladder diverticulumMelanosisUrology

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