Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: A Red Herring for Primary Appendiceal Carcinoma

• Main Authors: Sanad Saad, Muhammad Umar Younis
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Atlantis Press 2019-12-01
• Series: Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal
• Subjects: Recurrent UTI; appendicular carcinoma; oncology; bladder mass
• Online Access: https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125928190/view

Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are a common issue in females owing mostly to the anatomy of their urinary tract. It can also hint at a pathology pertaining to the pelvic organs like tumors or infections that infiltrate the urinary bladder. We report the case of a 45-year-old woman who initially presented to her GP with recurrent UTI’s worsening after the insertion of a Mirena coil for contraception. Primary appendiceal carcinomas invading the urinary bladder are very infrequent presentations in general practice. A low threshold for diagnosis should be kept in individuals with chronic symptoms pertaining to the urinary tract and adequate treatment started early to prevent spread.