Neurogenic bladder - CT findings (Christmas tree bladder)

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Loss of weight and vomitting. Found to be in renal failure.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Distended, thick-walled bladder with pseudo-diverticula in the upper half looking vaguely like a Christmas tree or pine cone with bilateral hydronephrosis and hydroureter due to "back pressure" and incomplete emptying.

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