Presentation
Diabetic patient presents 'off-legs', dehydrated, fever, abdominal pain. ?infection
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
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Gas is seen in the bladder wall in keeping with emphysematous cystitis.
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The bladder is catheterized and collapsed. Gas is seen within the wall of the bladder in keeping with emphysematous cystitis.
Case Discussion
The diagnosis of emphysematous cystitis was made on imaging that was performed for rather vague abdominal symptoms.