Course Map: Tumor-like Lesions: Follicular Cystitis

Follicular Cystitis
Lymphoid follicles with germinal centers are seen ofen in the lamina propria, less commonly throughout the bladder wall [89]. The tumor-like nature of follicular cystitis is due largely to the presence of small white or pink nodules, often on an erythematous mucosal surface, when viewed cystoscopically. Microscopically, the adjacent epithelium may or may not exhibit reactive atypia.
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	Figure 1: Follicular cystitis involving lamina propria. The surface epithelium is normal.
	Figure 2: Follicular cystitis involving deep muscularis propria.