Purple urine bag syndrome and penile high-grade dysplasia: a rare clinical intersection
- Authors: Ismail M.1,2, Daud M.M.1,2, Ghazi A.M.1,2
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Affiliations:
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Issue: No 3 (2025)
- Pages: 72-74
- Section: Clinical case
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/1728-2985/article/view/314263
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18565/urology.2025.3.72-74
- ID: 314263
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Abstract
Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is an uncommon phenomenon characterized by the purple discoloration of urinary catheter bags. We present a unique case of an 81-year-old male with a history of acute ischemic stroke, initially presenting with a cauliflower-like growth on the distal part of the penis. Subsequent assessment revealed a high-grade dysplasia lesion. During the preparation for partial penectomy, the patient developed PUBS. Urine culture indicated a mixed growth of organisms, promptly treated with intravenous cefuroxime, resulting in the resolution of the purple discoloration. The patient underwent successful partial penectomy and was discharged without complications. This case highlights the rare co-occurrence of PUBS and high-grade dysplasia, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive management in such complex clinical scenarios.
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Muhammad Izzat Shufphi Ismail
Universiti Sains Malaysia; Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Email: shufphi23@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3389-7243
MD, Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia; Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan; Kubang Kerian, KelantanMohamed Ashraf Mohamed Daud
Universiti Sains Malaysia; Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Email: mashrafmdaud@usm.my
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9434-6015
MD, MMed (Surgery), MRCSEd, FRCS (Urol) (Glasgow) Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan; Kubang Kerian, KelantanAhmad Faiz Najmuddin Mohd Ghazi
Universiti Sains Malaysia; Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Author for correspondence.
Email: faiznaj@usm.my
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2420-8186
MD, MMed (Surgery) Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia; Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan; Kubang Kerian, KelantanReferences
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