Optimizing the Diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: An ESSIC Proposal - PubMed
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- #Interstitial Cystitis
- #Bladder Pain Syndrome
- #Diagnostic Guidelines
- Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a heterogeneous symptom syndrome often leading to misdiagnosis, and current treatment algorithms lack individualization.
- The ESSIC proposes a standardized assessment for IC/BPS, emphasizing cystoscopy to exclude other conditions and classify patients into subtypes for personalized treatment.
- Cystoscopy features should be reported using a standardized ESSIC tool, and bladder biopsies should follow ESSIC histological criteria for consistent diagnosis.
- Specialist assessment is required for IC/BPS diagnosis, including cystoscopy and biopsy performed by specialists using standardized ESSIC reporting criteria.
- The goal is to subtype patients into well-defined groups to individualize treatment and improve outcomes for this debilitating condition.