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What is the definition of Malakoplakia?

Malakoplakia is a rare chronic inflammatory disease. It most commonly involves the urogenital system (reproductive organs and urinary system), but may also be found in other regions of the body, including the pelvis, bones, lungs, thyroid gland, gastrointestinal (digestive) tract, skin, and kidneys. Symptoms of Malakoplakia differ depending on the involved area. For example, when the skin is affected the Malakoplakia may appear rash-like with small areas of itchy, reddened skin that may be painful and/or fluid filled. The cause of Malakoplakia is not well understood. It is thought to be related to an issue with the function of one's macrophages, which are one type of cell within the immune system that respond to foreign invaders (bacteria). E.coli is the most common type of bacteria that leads to Malakoplakia. Individuals with a compromised immune system have an elevated risk to develop Malakoplakia.

What are the alternative names for Malakoplakia?

Malakoplakia
Malacoplakia

Who are the top Malakoplakia Local Doctors?

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Dr. Sima P. Porten

Urology

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Dr. Sima P. Porten

Urology

Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

400 Parnassus Ave,

San Francisco, CA

415-476-1000

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Sima Porten is an Urologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Porten and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. Her top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy.

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Dr. Ashish M. Kamat

Urology

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Dr. Ashish M. Kamat

Urology

MD Anderson

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Life Sciences Plaza,

Houston, TX

713-592-5433

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English

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Ashish Kamat is an Urologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kamat and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

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Dr. Thomas E. Keane

Urology

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Dr. Thomas E. Keane

Urology

171 Ashley Ave,

Charleston, SC

843-792-1414

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Thomas Keane is an Urologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Keane and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Keane is currently accepting new patients.