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Emphysematous cystitis

Case contributed by: Dr Andrew Dixon

Presentation:

Unwell with delirium. Known type 2 diabetes.

Patient Data:

Age: 75
Gender: Female
From the case: Emphysematous cystitis

Abdominal Xray

Modality: X-ray

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From the case: Emphysematous cystitis
Modality: Ultrasound

Case Discussion:

Rim of gas lucency outlining the wall of the bladder consistent with emphysematous cystitis. Ultrasound, which was performed to assess the upper renal tract, shows artefact from bladder wall gas (echogenic rim with dirty posterior shadowing). 

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