Learn About Malakoplakia

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?

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

2597 Schoenersville Rd, 
Bethlehem, PA 
 5.6 mi
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James Johannes is an Urologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Johannes and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

1521 8th Ave, 
Bethlehem, PA 
 6.3 mi
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Zachariah Goldsmith is an Urologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldsmith has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

 
 
 
 
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St Lukes Physician Group Inc

1872 St Lukes Blvd, 
Easton, PA 
 7.7 mi

Frank Tamarkin is an Urologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tamarkin and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Clear Cell Sarcoma, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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