Busulfan-induced hemorrhagic cystitis

J Urol. 1983 Aug;130(2):347-8. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)51144-1.

Abstract

We report a case of severe hemorrhagic cystitis induced by prolonged busulfan therapy. The clinical course and pathological results were similar to irradiation and cyclophosphamide cystitis. Only 1 such case has been described previously. Although hemorrhagic cystitis induced by busulfan is a rare complication it should be considered in the differential diagnosis and busulfan should be discontinued immediately.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Busulfan / administration & dosage
  • Busulfan / adverse effects*
  • Cystitis / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Myeloid / drug therapy
  • Time Factors
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / chemically induced

Substances

  • Busulfan