Presentation
Unwell with delirium. Known type 2 diabetes.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Female
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Air lucency is seen outlining the urinary bladder.
From the case:
Emphysematous cystitis
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The bladder is masked by air in its wall.
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 artifact from bladder wall gas (echogenic rim with dirty posterior shadowing).