The Case of the Purple Urinary Collection Bag

Hoekstra, Kenneth A

doi:10.1373/clinchem.2015.249433

Clinical Chemistry

2016

DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2015.249433

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The Case of the Purple Urinary Collection Bag

Kenneth A Hoekstra

Abstract: An 80-year-old man with bladder cancer presented to the emergency room confused and unable to stand. A clean-catch midstream urine revealed dark yellow urine (Fig. 1, inset) with pH 7.6, protein 3ϩ, and numerous red and white blood cells and bacteria. He was admitted for urosepsis. Two to 3 days after Foley catheterization, purple-colored urine was noted (Fig. 1).

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Violet discoloration of urine: A case report and a literature review

Saraireh

Gharaibeh

Araydah

et al. 2021

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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Background Purple Urine Bag Syndrome (PUBS) is an uncommon event that can be described as purple discoloration of urine due to a series of chemical reactions induced by Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). PUBS has been reported in the past but still remains unrecognized by healthcare givers leading to misdiagnosis and inappropriate management. We report our case alongside a literature review of previously published cases. Case presentation We present the first case report of Purple Urine Bag Syndrome in Jordan of a catheterized 80-year-old wheel-chaired female with a history of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CDK), Hypertension, and ischemic stroke. Her condition was initially misdiagnosed for hematuria but later on was correctly diagnosed with PUBS. She was treated with a course of appropriate antibiotic and by changing her urinary catheter and bag. The patient returned for a follow up visit and her problem resolved with the color of her urine in the urine bag returning back to normal. Clinical discussion PUBS is an uncommon event that occurs in association with UTIs. Such cases are mostly seen in elderly catheterized patients with other risk factors. Conclusion Purple Urine Bag Syndrome can be managed by changing urinary catheter, and by the administration of appropriate antibiotics. Such event can be easily misdiagnosed thus leading to unnecessary and consuming measures. Creating a better awareness of this condition among physicians and healthcare givers is essential for better patient outcomes.

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Violet discoloration of urine: A case report and a literature review

Saraireh

Gharaibeh

Araydah

et al. 2021

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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The Case of the Purple Urinary Collection Bag

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