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[Interstitial cystitis].

B Cochand-Priollet·A Cortesse·V Lépinard
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Interstitial cystitis, described for many years, remains a mystery for several reasons. Although the clinical and therapeutic understanding of this disease have improved, the histological features are non-specific and the pathogenesis is still unclear. The aim of this article is to briefly review the current state of knowledge and to remind the reader that this disease must not be underestimated or ignored.

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B Cochand-Priollet, A Cortesse, V Lépinard. 1993. [Interstitial cystitis].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8485601/

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