Interstitial Cystitis
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
Image Description
This cystectomy specimen from a female patient with intractable chronic interstitial cystitis shows massive thickening of the bladder wall, reduced capacity, and inflammed urothelial mucosa. Interstitial cystitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder usually affecting middle-aged women. It is often diagnosed clinically with bladder biopsy providing supportive evidence. Image copyright: pathorama.ch