Ureteric stent associated spondylodiscitis.

This case report describes a clinical presentation of spondylodiscitis, following an emergency ureteric stent placement for an infected and obstructed kidney in a woman in her late 70s who presented with right flank pain, raised inflammatory markers and an acute kidney injury. Non-contrast CT kidney, ureters and bladder (KUB) revealed a 9 mm obstructing stone and prompt decompression with a JJ stent was performed. Although the urine culture showed no growth at first, an extended spectrum beta-lactamase was found in a subsequent urine culture after discharge.

Melanosis of the urinary bladder.

Melanosis bladder refers to the urothelium of the bladder appearing black and velvety, with microscopic evaluation describing melanin deposition. Risk factors, pathogenesis and clinical implications are unknown because only sporadic cases are reported in the literature, both with and without the presence of urinary tract symptoms or malignancy. We report a case of melanosis bladder in a male patient with voiding urinary symptoms and an untreated hypospadias.

Non-infective cystitis secondary to benralizumab immunotherapy.

This case study discusses a patient who presented with severe lower urinary tract symptoms and pain after commencing immunotherapy for eosinophilic asthma. Initial aetiology was presumed to be infective but cultures were negative. Cross-sectional imaging showed extensive perivesical and periprostatic stranding and inflammation.