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HUNNER'S ULCER (Chronic Interstitial Cystitis): A Manifestation of Collagen Disease
Author(s) -
Shipton Eva A.
Publication year - 1965
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1965.tb09624.x
Subject(s) - interstitial cystitis , scleroderma (fungus) , medicine , dermatology , gastroenterology , pathology , urinary system , inoculation
SUMMARY Four patients with interstitial cystitis (thinner's ulcer) are reported. The similarity of this condition to chronic lupus erythematosus and scleroderma is noted and the literature is reviewed. A method of treatment using high vitamin dosage is suggested.