A Different Perspective on Purple Urine Bag Syndrome

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Síndrome de la bolsa de orina púrpura, Infección de vías urinarias, catéter urinario.

Abstract

Purple urine bag syndrome is a rare condition associated with urinary tract infection in patients with bladder catheterization. We report the case of an 82-year-old patient diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia who used a urinary catheter. He presented with purple urine associated with irritative urinary symptoms. Pharmacological management and urinary catheter replacement were indicated, and symptom were solved. This case is reported with the aim of identifying risk factors and reducing the risk of complications in patients with purple urine syndrome.

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2025-10-08

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Acevedo Arenas KV, Benedetti Santamaria SM. A Different Perspective on Purple Urine Bag Syndrome. Rev Cubana Med [Internet]. 2025 Oct. 8 [cited 2026 Feb. 3];64. Available from: https://revmedicina.sld.cu/index.php/med/article/view/3645

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Vol. 64 (2025): publicación continua

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Case Reports

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