pathology Flashcards
1
Q
what type of epithelium lines the bladder
A
transitional epithelium (urothelium)
2
Q
what is lined by urothelium?
A
- ureters
- collecting system in the kidney
- bladder
- significant portion of the urethra
3
Q
what are some important variants of cystitis?
A
- parasites and myotic infection
- aseptic
- reactive to catheter
4
Q
what parasite usually causes cystitis?
A
-schistosomiasis haematobium
5
Q
how may you get schistosomiasis haematobium?
A
- from swimming In infected water and parasite goes up your urethra
- commonly in Africa and Malawi
6
Q
how does parasitic cystitis present?
A
- persistent inflammation
- squamous metaplasia
- eventual SCC
